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Job title: IT Security Officer – Security Operation Centre (SOC) Analyst
29.01.2026 Expiring soon
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WE ARE
The European External Action Service (EEAS) supports the High Representative in the exercise of her mandate to conduct and implement an effective and coherent Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), to represent the EU and to chair the Foreign Affairs Council.
It also supports the High Representative in her capacity as Vice-President of the Commission with regard to her responsibilities within the Commission in the external relations field, including the coordination of other aspects of the EU's external action. The EEAS works in close cooperation with the EU Member States, the General Secretariat of the Council, the services of the Commission and the Secretariat General of the European Parliament.
The main mission of EEAS Digital Solutions division(RM.SCS.5) is to assist the European External Action Service and EU’s Delegation worldwide network in achieving its strategic objectives by supporting administrative and core business processes with modern Information and Communication Technology tools. The unit is composed of 55 officials and more than 150 experts and is organized in four sections: Management, IT Operations, Services and IT Security.
WE PROPOSE
The position of IT Security Officer – SOC Analyst, Contract Agent Function Group IV (FGIV) as per article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (hereafter, the “CEOS”)[1].
PLACE and DATE OF EMPLOYMENT
EEAS Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium
Post available: immediately
LEGAL BASIS
The vacancy is to be filled in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the CEOS, in particular Article 82 thereof. In case of recruitment, the successful candidate will be offered a contract agent position (Function group IV), on the basis of a contract with an initial duration of one year that may be successively renewed up to a maximum duration of six years[2], subject to the maximum duration of engagement by the EEAS allowed under successive limited duration contracts of different types[3].
WE LOOK FOR
We are looking for a dynamic and service-oriented colleague with a very strong IT Security technical background with proven experiences in SOC related activities. In addition to demonstrating very good analytical and organisational skills, the successful candidate will have to be pro-active and be able to follow the procedures on an autonomous basis.
The ability to build and maintain good human relations within the teams and with our internal customers is essential. The selected candidate should demonstrate significant relevant experience.
As SOC Analyst The Main Responsibilities Are As Follows
Monitor, maintain and protect EEAS networks, systems and assets for malicious activity typically using technologies such as Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and Incident Response Platform.
Perform threat analysis.
Analyse application/mobile security in the context of incident response and forensic activities.
Anticipate threats and alerts to avoid their occurrence.
Analyse breaches to determine their root cause (incident response); respond rapidly and effectively to IT security incidents, managing them in a professional manor, including performing forensics for evidence gathering and preservation.
Maintain SOC infrastructure and tooling.
Provide help in technical vulnerability assessments of IT systems to identify potential vulnerabilities, make recommendations to control identified risks.
Under minimal guidance of the IT Security Team Leader, assist with IT security audits throughout the EEAS - identifying potentially insecure processes and systems.
Take part of blue/purple team security exercises.
Manage projects/procurements related to the operation of the SOC.
Approach tasks with flexibility, proactivity and complete work to a high quality.
Coordinate tasks as directed by the IT Security Team Leader to assist in the improvement of the security of the system.
Keep up to date with security trends, threats and control measures.
Work on the continuous improvements of SOC services, including processes, methodologies, tools.
Actively participate and contribute to regular and ad-hoc meetings and liaison with team, departmental and institutional colleagues as directed.
Act as a backup of other colleagues and be involved in activities of the IT Security Team, not necessarily just in connection with the SOC team.
The job is a key position for an experienced technical IT officer looking for a dynamic working environment and challenging projects within a friendly, motivated and supportive team.
Main working language is English, and French is a strong asset.
Eligibility criteria[4]
Further to the conditions set out in Article 82 of the CEOS, candidates must:
have passed a valid EPSO CAST in a valid function group for this post, or be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV (https://eu-careers
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