Intern in the Navigation Security Office, Cyber Internal Audit Frameworks Support

Internship Opportunity in the Navigation Security Office: Cyber Internal Audit Frameworks Support

Our team and mission

The mission of the ESA Directorate of Navigation is to lead and stimulate European industry in the design, development and procurement of the first ever European-owned Global Navigation Satellite Systems, delivering worldwide navigation services at unprecedented levels of performance. To successfully achieve this mission, the directorate benefits from ESA's organisational and technical excellence in combination with an unparalleled dedication and passion for space from its team members. Through cooperation with the European community in the satellite navigation domain and active contribution to international GNSS forums, the Directorate of Navigation is continuously looking ahead and paving the way for future generations of satellite navigation systems.

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Cyber Internal Audit Frameworks Support

In the Navigation Directorate's activities, Cybersecurity Audits play a major role in the security assurance process, contributing to the cybersecurity risk management associated with the organisation and infrastructure, in particular of the navigation systems (e.g. Galileo), which the directorate delivers to its customers. The Cybersecurity Audits are part of the European Space Security Policy for the Navigation Programmes.

You will focus on a research activity about the new Audit Cybersecurity Frameworks related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as the Framework for AI Cybersecurity Practices (FAICP) or the ISO SO/IEC 42001:2023 - AI management systems, among others, in order to propose an integration solution with the current Cyber Internal Audit Framework used in the industry.

Behavioural competencies

• Result Orientation
• Operational Efficiency
• Fostering Cooperation
• Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Forward Thinking

Education

You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

The following criteria would be considered assets:

• Basic knowledge or training in information security and auditing aspects
• Knowledge of software development

Nationality

Applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).