Hispa Sat, as part of theSpace RISEconsortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of theIRIS²project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.We are focused on the development of anext-generation LEO satellite constellation, contributing to secure and resilient communications infrastructure at continental level.To support this programme, we are looking for a highly skilled and motivatedSecurity Engineer, to join the IRIS² team. The role will focus on cybersecurity and information protection across the IRIS² Low LEO system, covering both flight and ground related infrastructure.You will be involved in the definition, review and implementation of security requirements, with particular focus on secure architecture, encryption, key management, accreditation, anti-jamming and compliance with institutional security standards.FunctionsReview of functional and contractual documentation, related toflightand ground architectural diagrams, requirement lists and So W, etc.Analyze the documentation from cyber-security and information-protection perspective, the relevant requirements and contribute to its finalization as appropriateAnalyze and trade-off on security architecture choices, with focus on technologies for encryption, Key Management Facility and key distribution, anti-jamming, along with their procurement and deployment, by pursuing cost- and time-efficient accreditations.Support the project team from cyber-security and information-protection perspective on the requirement compliance analysis, implications on infrastructure implementation and verification and validation perspectives.Support the project team regarding cybersecurity audits and regular security upgrades required on the system.Together with the project team and external partners, review,



analyze and update security ntribute to the specification and review the relevant plans for implementation of the operational sites from the perspective of cybersecurity and security protection.Along institutional contract milestone plans (ESA, EC), own or contribute as needed to the preparation and closure of reviews.Report to Project Manager.RequirementsBachelor/Master’s Degree in either Telecommunications Engineering, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering+5 years’ experience in cybersecurity engineering activities or secure encryption, preferably in the satellite communication domainProven experience in working with institutional customers or national governmental institutions, and more specifically with engineering of security risk management, security threats & incidents, security vulnerabilities, malware analysisSound knowledge of security technologies, such as encryption technologies, secure Authentication-Authorization-Accounting technologies, Key Management Facility, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR)Sound knowledge of ISO 27000 Security standards, ECSSSecurity engineering experience acquired in programmes covering at the maximum possible extent the followingflightand ground infrastructure: satellite control center, IT & Datacentres, 5 G systems, OSS/BSS, terrestrial fixed and mobile networks, satellite payload, satellite telemetryNative to an EU member state and willing to undergo an EU secret clearance process.In possession of EU personal security clearance (HPS).Fluency in English, both written and spoken, any other European language is considered as an assetLocation: MadridAt Hispasat we promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment. All our selection processes are based on objective criteria, without distinction of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or other personal or social conditions. We value diversity as a driver of innovation and growth.

📌 Security Management Iris2 (Madrid)
🏢 Hispasat
📍 Madrid