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Manager for Technology, Supply Chain and Strategic Autonomy

  • ECSO - European Cyber Security Organisation
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
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  • ECSO - European Cyber Security Organisation
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
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To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to: roberto.cascella@ecs-org.eu


ABOUT ECSO:

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) is the pan-European, private-public federation (non-profit) developing Europe's cybersecurity resilience and strategic autonomy. Established in 2016 as the European Commission’s contractual partner for the Public-Private Partnership in Cybersecurity, ECSO unites more than 340 stakeholders—including businesses of all sizes, public administrations, research centres and many more—and provides a platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, visibility opportunities, industry advocacy, and further public-private collaboration.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

  • Support the activities of ECSO members and communities:



  1. Define the mission and implement the strategic objectives of the Working Group “Trusted Supply Chain” and the Working Group “Strategic Roadmap and Cybersecurity Technologies”;

  2. Gathering inputs and contributions from ECSO members;

  3. Animation of thematic workshops on technology or problem-specific topics (i.e Brokerage events).



  • Production of Cybersecurity content on the following topics:



  1. Technical aspects of the policy development and policy implementation (including standardisation, certifications and guidelines);

  2. Preparing content and delivery activities: expert advice, deliverables, analysis, public consultations, short position papers, longer technical papers;

  3. Present and provide expert content during webinars, conferences, workshops, technical dialogues across Europe.



  • Stakeholders’ engagement and outreach:



  1. Preparation of events and participation in meetings with ECSO members, Associations, institutional stakeholders (European SDOs, European Agencies and Commission), European projects;

  2. 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.



  • Close cooperation with the ECSO policy team:



  1. Analyse the development of policies and regulations and potential relevance for standardisation and certification, including the technical impact;

  2. Contribute to public consultations.


Technological aspects

  • Develop a personal expertise in basic and disruptive technologies, analyse technology trends and potential emerging cyber security challenges;



  1. Examples of topic areas covered: IoT Security, AI in security, quantum (QKD, QCI, PQC), defence and space, Open-Source, network security, continuous computing, and other cybersecurity technology related topics.



  • Monitor the activities of the relevant groups in standardisation and certification;

  • Support the definition of technology roadmaps for cybersecurity 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.


Support to project management activities

  • Support the execution of ECSO’s commitments in EU projects (DEP and Horizon Europe) and tenders;

  • Support with the preparation of technical deliverables and reports for the EU projects.


HOW TO APPPLY:

  • Send your CV and cover letter to roberto.cascella@ecs-org.eu;

  • Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;

  • Expected starting date: 1 September 2025/.


ECSO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and disability.

In accordance with the GDPR, ECSO ensures that your data will be processed exclusively for the purposes of completing this recruitment process. By applying, you consent to the processing and storage of your data. Your data will be made available to the Secretary-General as well as the administrative personnel responsible for the recruitment process. You can withdraw your application and the right to process the data that you have provided to us at any time by sending an e-mail to secretariat@ecs-org.eu.
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Apply for this job

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to: roberto.cascella@ecs-org.eu

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