Join ESO as a Cybersecurity Specialist and take on a critical role in identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management (PAM) and cybersecurity asset management (CSAM).
At ESO, we are committed to safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring secure access to our resources. We are a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and strives for excellence. We are looking for a cybersecurity specialist to join our dynamic team and help us fortify our cybersecurity framework.
In this role, you will design and implement cybersecurity processes to enforce internal policies. Therefore, you will setup a reliable inventory of digital assets (CSAM) and integrate asset data with security tools for actionable insights such as patch management. To support this further, you will enhance solutions for managing user identities, access rights, and privileged accounts, while conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with policies. Additionally, you will support the seamless integration of on-premises and cloud applications with centralized IAM and PAM solutions, embedding zero trust principles like segmentation and continuous authentication.
Your role will involve close collaboration with cybersecurity experts and IT specialists within the department. You will partner with stakeholders throughout the organization. Your efforts will reinforce the organization's commitment to secure, efficient, and innovative IT operations.
Become part of a dynamic team where your expertise in cybersecurity will have a lasting impact on ESO's success.
Reports to:
You will report to the Head of the IT Project and Security Group of the Information Technology Department within the Directorate of Engineering.
Key Competences and Experience
Essential:
* 3 years or more of relevant working experience
* Proven experience in at least one of the following areas IAM, PAM or CSAM
* Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID as IAM solution
* Being able to translate organisational requirements into technical solutions
* Scripting skills to automate repeating tasks
* Ability to analyse and understand problems and to solve them
* Keeping up-to-date with latest developments in IAM, PAM or CSAM
* Strong communications and collaboration skills for working in cross-site and cross-functional teams
* Independent, proactive, structured and results-oriented way of working
Desirable:
* Experience with hybrid on-prem and cloud environments
* Experience in a multicultural environment
Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or equivalent). A cybersecurity related certification will be considered a strong asset. An ITIL certification would be useful.
Language Skills:
A very good command of English both oral and written is essential. A good command of German and/or working knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and support to place your child/children in daycare.
Our Salary Structure
ESO's salary structure is based upon a range of career paths which reflect the nature and level of our jobs. Each career path is made up of two or three grades which are used to further reflect experience.
Please follow this attached link for more details https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/salary-structure/
ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#work-life-balance) between their professional and private life. ESO is also committed to offering family-friendly support (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#family-friendly-support), creating a work environment and policies which allow staff to balance their professional and private responsibilities through flexible working arrangements and financial support for families.
The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There may be a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit ESO's conditions of employment (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/). Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to this position.
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany with occasional duty trips to all ESO sites in Chile as required.
Career Path:
This role is in Career Path V.
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit (http://www.eso.org) for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at http://recruitment.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Closing date for applications is 14.09.2025.
Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.
ESO Values
An important element in any successful employment relationship is harmony in values between an organisation and its people.
The ESO values are:
ESO strives for excellence through innovation.
ESO provides outstanding services to its communities.
ESO fosters diversity & inclusion.
ESO believes in the key role of sustainability for its future.
Achieving the above are recognized as only possible on the basis of personal values and attitudes that we expect from our employees: respect, integrity, accountability, commitment, collaboration, and clear & open communication.
Applicants to any ESO role are asked to reflect on their affinity with these values and advised they may be asked about them if called for interview.
Diversity
ESO has established diversity as an important value of the Organisation, is committed to providing an equal opportunities environment and is actively seeking to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Please visit https://www.eso.org/public/about-eso/sustainability/dei-at-eso/ for further details.
Nationality
No nationality is in principle excluded from employment at ESO, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of our Member States, host states and strategic partners: Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion.