Manager for Technology, Supply Chain and Strategic Autonomy

Job Description and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Sector for Technology, Supply Chain and Strategic Autonomy the Manager will contribute to the following tasks:

SUPPORT TO POLICY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Draft discussion papers and briefing notes, and support in drafting meeting minutes.
• Assist the Head of Sector and in the preparation of events and participate in meetings with relevant stakeholders (European SDOs, European Agencies and Commission, Associations, etc.).
• Liaise with the ECSO Manager for cybersecurity policies and legislations and analyse their developments and potential relevance for standardisation and certification, including the technical impact.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic priorities and work plan of the Working Group dealing with supply chain management (WG1) and the Working Group focusing on strategic roadmap and cybersecurity technologies (WG6).
• Support ECSO’s engagement in different communities from research as well as industry fields, including the liaison with the public-private partnerships and Joint Undertakings.

TECHNLOGICAL ASPECTS

• Develop a personal expertise in basic and disruptive technologies, analyse technology trends and potential emerging cyber security challenges.
• Monitor the activities of the relevant groups in standardisation and certification.
• Support the definition of cybersecurity roadmaps identifying priorities for R&I and development of capabilities.
• Support the definition of new methodologies and approaches to support the management of secure supply chains and the use of cybersecurity standards and certification schemes.
• Coordinate work and contribute to the development of the technical papers and projects on the most pressing cybersecurity technical challenges.

SUPPORT TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

• Support the execution of ECSO’s commitments in EU projects and tenders.
• Support with the preparation of technical deliverables and reports for the EU projects.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or work experience in cybersecurity or ICT and related fields is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical (numeric & strategic) and process thinking capabilities.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Quick, clear and concise drafting, reporting and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with a strong drive for challenges and growth.
• Strong organisational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly and with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of English is a must.

What we offer

ECSO offers a challenging and interesting full-timeposition with real development opportunities.

• Full-time position.
• 12 months CDD renewable.
• Gross salary in line with similar positions in Brussels, also depending on your experience and background.
• Extra-legal benefits: meal allowance, monthly lumpsum coverage of certain costs, hospitalisation/health insurance.
• A unique opportunity to collaborate and interact with international community of cybersecurity experts, contribute to international cybersecurity projects as well as observe first-hand evolving trends in the European cybersecurity industry and research area.

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Roberto.Cascella@ecs-org.eu. The deadline to submit your application is the 20th March 2023.

Starting Date: Preferably the 1st May 2023. Location: Brussels.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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