Cyber Offence Expert

Ferrero; Alba; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global food company based in Alba, Italy, is seeking a Cyber Offence Expert to lead cybersecurity initiatives, manage the vulnerability lifecycle, and collaborate with teams to strengthen cyber resilience. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, proficiency in offensive security tools, and a degree in a relevant field. This is a full-time role that offers a chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Servizi

Comprehensive benefits package

Competenze

• At least 5 years of experience in similar roles within a multinational environment.
• Hands-on experience in penetration testing, red teaming, and managing cybersecurity projects.
• Knowledge of Blue Team operations.

Mansioni

• Lead and execute advanced Offensive Security initiatives.
• Manage the full vulnerability lifecycle.
• Organize and deliver Red Team exercises.

Conoscenze

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Vulnerability research

AI technologies

Collaborative mindset

Business-fluent English

Formazione

Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Strumenti

Common offensive security tools

Descrizione del lavoro

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Reporting professionally to the Cybersecurity Offence Manager, the CS Offence Expert is responsible for leading, coordinating and executing advanced offensive security initiatives, including automated and manual vulnerability detection across IT, OT, and AI‑driven environments. The Cybersecurity Offence Expert’s activities will directly strengthen Ferrero’s cyber resilience by identifying, managing, and remediating vulnerabilities through a comprehensive lifecycle approach.

This role will be based in our Alba offices.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage requests and needs originating from the area, planning activities and resources to ensure continuous improvement of the cybersecurity posture.
• Lead and execute advanced Offensive Security initiatives, including Penetration Tests, Red Teaming, Bug Bounty programs, SAST and ASM activities, ensuring timely remediation of all identified issues.
• Analyze and present findings to highlight the actual business impact of vulnerabilities across IT and OT environments, covering systems, infrastructure, and applications.
• Manage the full vulnerability lifecycle: from prioritizing discovered vulnerabilities to tracking their remediation through detailed reporting, collecting data, preparing metrics, and providing actionable recommendations for resolution.
• Report results to business stakeholders and Top Management, while handling tasks that may involve external support.
• Research and design technical remediations, including custom solutions, collaborating closely with IT teams and other internal or external stakeholders.
• Organize and deliver Red Team exercises simulating attacks on the organization, its business functions, and information systems in both IT and OT environments.
• Coordinate activities and initiatives within the Cyber Offence team and work with other departments to identify the most critical systems for assessment.
• Propose improvements to methodologies and tools for vulnerability assessments and offensive security exercises, ensuring effective detection of cybersecurity gaps and strengthening the company’s resilience.

About You

• At least 5 years of experience in similar roles within a multinational environment in corporate or consulting.
• Hands‑on experience spanning penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability research, and managing complex cybersecurity projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in the most common offensive security tools and methodologies and knowledge of AI technologies in offensive security.
• Knowledge of Blue Team operations will help you identify weaknesses and simulate adversarial attacks effectively.
• Collaborative mindset, coordinating teams and external partners to deliver impactful security initiatives.
• Business‑fluent English enabling you to communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Manufacturing