Cyber Security Analyst (f/m/d)

Freudenberg; Italia; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking an IT Security Analyst in Italy to monitor security events, perform triage, and assist in incident response. You will work with on-site IT and security teams to contain and remediate incidents, document findings, and contribute to ongoing improvements.

Ideal candidates have early IT security exposure, a degree in a relevant field, and strong analytical and communication skills. English is mandatory; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• First experience in IT, IT security, or a SOC environment.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of common cyber attack techniques and indicators of compromise.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT (networks, OS, cloud) and security tools.
• Ability to analyze logs; basic scripting/query (KQL/SQL/PowerShell) is an advantage.
• Willingness to work in a process-driven environment and learn.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; fluent English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and events from detection systems.
• Triagae, classify, and assess severity of alerts by potential impact.
• Investigate incidents using playbooks and document findings.
• Escalate complex incidents to Cyber Security Engineers or Rapid Response.
• Coordinate containment and remediation with on-site IT and infra teams.
• Maintain accurate incident documentation for traceability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement with feedback and handovers.

Skills

Cyber Security Knowledge

Threat Awareness

Analysis & Technical Skills

Communication & Teamwork

English Proficiency

Scripting/Query Skills

German Language (nice to have)

Education

Degree in Computer Science/IT/Cyber Security

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Security Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor and analyze security alerts and events generated by detection systems to identify potential threats and anomalies.
• Alert Triage & Classification: Perform initial triage, classification, and severity assessment of security alerts, evaluating potential business impact.
• Incident Investigation & Response Support: Investigate security incidents using defined playbooks and support response activities by collecting and documenting relevant technical information.
• Escalation & Collaboration: Escalate complex or confirmed incidents to Cyber Security Engineers or the Rapid Response team and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Containment & Remediation Coordination: Work with on-site IT support and infrastructure teams to facilitate containment and remediation actions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and structured documentation of incidents, investigations, and outcomes to ensure traceability and transparency.
• Continuous Improvement & Communication: Contribute to the improvement of security operations by providing feedback on alerts and ensuring timely communication and effective handovers.

Qualifications:

• Cyber Security Knowledge & Experience: First experience in IT, IT security, or a SOC environment, with a strong interest in cyber security, threat analysis, and incident response.
• Education & Background: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a comparable field—or equivalent practical experience.
• Security Concepts & Threat Awareness: Basic understanding of common cyber attack techniques, threats, and indicators of compromise.
• IT Environment & Tools: Familiarity with enterprise IT environments (networks, operating systems, cloud) and security tools such as SIEM or endpoint protection solutions.
• Analysis & Technical Skills: Ability to analyze logs and security events; basic scripting or query skills (e.g., KQL, SQL, PowerShell) are an advantage.
• Execution & Learning Mindset: Willingness to work in a process-driven environment and motivation to continuously develop technical and analytical skills.
• Communication, Languages & Teamwork: Strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Fluent English is required; additional languages, especially German, are a plus.

The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €31,000.

Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, and education.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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