Information Systems Officer

• Support the design, implementation, communication, and capacity-building of data-driven solutions to enhance the speed of detection, analysis production, information sharing, and response activation in relation to FIMI threats.
• Optimize and oversee analysis production and the activation of response workflows and protocols.
• Lead the implementation of AI-based solutions to support a range of team tasks.
• Manage the Situational Awareness Hub toolkit for FIMI detection and analysis, including tools for data analytics, FIMI threats investigations, and information sharing.
• Support the Division in the implementation of a more data-driven approach in terms of its efforts to counter FIMI, including the creation of data-driven analytical resources, visualizations, and technical responses.
• Oversee projects with external contractors and partners.

What they ask

• Successfully passed a valid CAST exam in FG IV, or be registered in the EPSO Permanent CAST for FG IV.
• Completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.
• Capacity to work in the languages of the common foreign and security policy and external relations (English and with preference French).
• Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen.

• Fluent in English (both orally and in writing).
• In-depth knowledge of a specific methodology for identifying and analysing FIMI.
• Knowledge and understanding of analytical frameworks and models to analyse and counter information influence operations and hybrid threats, including data-sharing standards, such as STIX.
• Proven experience in assessing information environment, cyber and hybrid threats and FIMI threats, to characterise threat actors’ capabilities and TTPs.
• Skills in designing and managing the implementation of innovative technical projects.
• Ability to develop technical responses to FIMI threats, including operational countermeasures and disruption activities.
• Knowledge of the latest tools, analytical methodologies, and AI-based solutions for detecting, analysing, investigating, and reporting FIMI.
• Knowledge and understanding of latest research on FIMI and disinformation threats.
• A hands-on professional with good communication skills, able to quickly grasp complex issues, identify problems, and provide flexible, accurate solutions in a dynamic environment.
• A solid understanding of the European Union’s strategic objectives in its external action, and demonstrate political awareness, ensuring that technical work translates into actionable, understandable, policy-relevant outputs rather than purely academic analysis.
• Good knowledge of EU institutions and decision-making processes, the EU’s external action and relevant policies, as well as the counter-FIMI community.
• Experience of working in a team in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment (asset).
• Relevant experience in crisis management and collective planning processes (asset).

• The position is offered as a contract agent (Function Group IV).
• A security clearance at the SECRET UE/EU SECRET level is required.