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Phase A/B1 focuses on defining the technical baseline, including security, establishing the system requirements, and maturing critical technologies, building on the heritage of QUARTZ and EAGLE-1.\nFurthermore, the incumbent will be responsible for or assist in producing technical proposals in response to international tenders. This encompasses managing inter-company or consortia projects as the prime organisation. The incumbent joins an international team of highly experienced engineers and steadily assumes more responsibility.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS\nBe responsible, as a senior engineer in compliance and certification and as a work package lead, for the execution of assigned technical activities within inter-company or consortium projects and services for external and internal customers, in line with the agreed requirements, schedule and budget, meaning:Supporting Quantum Key Distribution related standardisation and interoperability activities through engagement with potential partners, competitors and standardisation bodies, such as IEEE QKD groups\nIdentifying system requirements through the review of security standards, such as ISO/IEC 2700x and SOC 2, as well as security regulations relevant to customer sectors\nIdentifying process and organisational requirements through the review of security standards and applicable security regulations, including NIS2\nAnalysing regulatory trends affecting customer industries in relation to quantum resilience, and disseminating relevant information within the team\nSupporting system compliance from the early design phase onwards with applicable laws, information security authority directives, and security standards\nSupporting compliance of operational processes with applicable laws and regulations, information security authority directives, and security standards\nCoordinating, within the domain of responsibility, with relevant institutions in the EU and Singapore, such as IMDA and MAS, in order to capture needs and translate them into technical and compliance requirements\nPreparing and coordinating certification activities for developed technologies and for the operation of quantum-safe solutions\nTranslating complex regulatory and certification requirements into practical internal policies, procedures and engineering constraints\nLeading assigned work packages, including planning, coordination, follow-up of actions, and reporting of progress, risks and issues\n\nTake an active part in SES TechCom's proposal activities through the provision of Technical Specifications, Statement of Works (SOW's) and Cost Estimations, in response to customer Requests For Information (RFI) and customer Requests For Proposals (RFP), whereby the activities could include the set-up, supervision and coordination of interdisciplinary, intercompany proposal teams in function of the technical and commercial proposal preparation and along contract negotiation process\nProactively scopes the technical solution required to address customer requirements, assesses customers met and unmet needs, and recommends solutions that optimize value for both the customer and the firm\nAwareness and evaluation of relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors, customer requirements, standardisation licensing and regulatory aspects. Make recommendations regarding the evolution of SES and SES TechCom's services and products\nCoach and mentor younger engineers in their domain of expertise.\nCOMPETENCIES\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach\nStrong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to heterogeneous audiences\nAbility to work effectively across cross-functional and multicultural teams\nBusiness-oriented mindset with proactive customer and partner engagement\nInnovative and solution-focused, with a pragmatic approach to improvement\nAbility to work independently while remaining a reliable team player\nSound conflict management skills in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments\nCollaborative mindset, with experience working in consortia and standardisation bodies\nKnowledge of cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution concepts\nKnowledge of institutional environments and standardisation governance\nStrong knowledge of information security standards and good practices (e.g. ISO/IEC27000, NIST SP 800)\nStrong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, including NIS2, the EU Cyber Resilience Act, and GDPR\nGood knowledge of product certification processes and requirements (e.g. Common Criteria, CE marking)\nKnowledge of satellite technologies and space networks is an asset\nQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE\nMaster's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a closely related discipline\nMinimum 10 years of relevant experience across network security, system security, application security, security architecture and technology standardization\nExperience in:Compliance program development\nPolicy creation and implementation\nConformity assessments\nCommunication on policies and procedures\nCommon Criteria certification process\n\nExpertise in the following fields is considered an asset:Optical communications for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Networks,\nCryptography,\nKey Management Systems,\nIndustry-related security standards (e.g. finance, health, EU institutions),\n\nISO/IEC 2700x-related certifications, CISM, CISA, CISSP certification are a plus\nOTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS\nFluency in English; proficiency in an additional EU-27 language is considered an asset.\nWillingness to travel internationally\nMain interfaces to other departments: “Business Development and Sales”, “Finance and Operations”, “Project Management”, “System Architecture”, “Engineering Departments”\nEligibility for ESA, EU, and NATO SECRET security clearances is required, and the candidate must be willing to undergo the relevant clearance procedures if needed for the position.\nSES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer\n\nSES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. 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