Personnel Security Officer

Does contributing to the smooth operations of a leading EU Agency appeal to you? Then this could be your next opportunity!

About the Agency

Our client, eu-LISA, is the European Union Agency responsible for operating large-scale IT systems that help keep Europe safe and support cooperation in areas like security, migration, and justice. Civitta, in cooperation with Talenta, provides temporary agency workers to eu-LISA.

We are looking for

Personnel Security Officer supporting the Protective Security Sector within the Security Unit. The position is based in Strasbourg, France.

About the Job

In this role, you will be a focal point for personnel security and industrial security, making sure that staff and contractors with access to the Agency’s assets, facilities and classified information meet the required security standards. You will work closely with National Security Authorities, Designated Security Authorities, contractors and internal stakeholders.

You will

Manage personnel security clearance processes for staff, seconded personnel and contractors

Liaise with National Security Authorities on the initiation, renewal, transfer, suspension or withdrawal of clearances

Review personnel security cases and support vetting activities

Advise management and staff on personnel security requirements and obligations

Manage industrial security matters for contractors and suppliers requiring access to classified information, facilities or systems

Support security provisions in procurement procedures and contracts, and verify contractor compliance

Conduct or contribute to contractor security reviews and inspections, and follow up on corrective actions

Analyse security-related information and produce risk analyses, briefing notes and reports for management

Contribute to security investigations, incident reviews and the monitoring of insider threat risks

Participate in inspections and audits, and support the development of security policies and procedures

Maintain personnel and industrial security records in line with classification requirements

Contribute to awareness activities and represent the Agency in relevant security meetings

Requirements

A university degree in Security Studies, Criminology, Law, Public Administration, International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Political Science or a related field

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in personnel security, industrial security, protective security, government security or security assurance

Proven experience in managing security clearance processes and working with National Security Authorities

Sound knowledge of vetting processes, industrial security, security risk assessment and the handling of classified information

A valid Personnel Security Clearance at EU SECRET level, or an equivalent clearance recognised by an EU Member State

Good command of written and spoken English and French (minimum B2 in both)

Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or classified information

Experience in a leadership or senior role within a government security office, National Security Authority, defence security department or personnel vetting organisation is a strong advantage

Benefits

WE OFFER an opportunity to work in a prestigious EU Agency within a multicultural environment, with a gross hourly rate of EUR 35.74.

Become part of a multicultural work environment and submit your CV in English and Europass format by 4 November 2026.

For more information, click the Apply button or contact us at [email protected].

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