Cyber Security Architecture - Solution Analyst

MSC Cruises; Napoli; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Welfare initiatives

Job summary

MSC Cruises is seeking a Cyber Security Architecture Solution Analyst to join its Cyber Security department in Naples. The role involves planning, designing, maintaining and improving security architectures across infrastructure, cloud, application and integration initiatives.

You will work with enterprise architects and stakeholders to keep the environment secure and resilient. The position offers a permanent contract with a hybrid working model (2 days remotely per week) and a gross annual

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science, engineering, cyber security or related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design and support security architectures across infrastructure, cloud, application and integration environments.
• Review and approve solution architectures from a cyber security perspective.
• Embed security-by-design principles into technology initiatives.
• Assess and report security risks and provide recommendations for decisions.
• Contribute to IAM architectures and integration patterns.

Skills

Cyber security architecture

Security by design

English proficiency

Italian language

Risk assessment

IAM and Zero Trust

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Security governance

Education

Degree in computer science, engineering or cyber security

Tools

Infrastructure as Code

Policy as code

Job description

Job Purpose

MSC Cruises is recruiting a Cyber Security Architecture Solution Analyst to join its Cyber Security department. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cyber security and security architectures. The role is responsible for planning, designing, maintaining and improving the security architectures across infrastructure, cloud, application and integration initiatives. The successful candidate will work in a team of security architects and partner with engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to keep our environment secure, compliant, and resilient.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop a complete understanding of the company’s technology and information systems landscape.
• Design and support the implementation of security architectures, solutions and controls across infrastructure, cloud, application, and integration environments.
• Provide security architecture guidance for technology transformation, cloud adoption, and migration initiatives, identifying dependencies, assessing risks, and defining appropriate security measures.
• Develop, maintain, and evolve security architecture baselines, principles, patterns, and reference architectures across the IT landscape.
• Review and approve solution architectures from a cyber security perspective, ensuring adherence to security standards and architectural principles.
• Perform security reviews of third-party software and services to ensure alignment with the cyber security roadmap objectives.
• Work independently with business and technical stakeholders (enterprise architects, product owners, system/network administrators, etc.) to embed security-by-design principles into technology initiatives.
• Define security solutions and recommendations that balance business and technology needs with cyber security requirements.
• Assess and report security risks, while providing recommendations to support informed business and technology decisions.
• Contribute to the definition and review of IAM architectures and integration patterns.

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, Competencies, Experience)

• A degree in computer science or engineering, cyber security, or a related qualification.
• Italian as primary language and fluent English.
• 4-7 years' experience in cyber security architecture roles (infrastructure, cloud, and applications).
• Knowledge of and experience with the design and implementation of security solutions and architectures.
• Strong understanding of security architecture principles across cloud, infrastructure, application, network, identity, and integration domains, including IAM and Zero Trust architectures.
• Good understanding of enterprise networking, segmentation, connectivity, and communication patterns across on-premises, cloud, and external environments.
• Knowledge of security architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, OWASP).
• Understanding of risk management fundamentals and their application to cyber security and business decision-making.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and policy-as-code is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with AI security and governance principles is considered a plus.
• Adaptable and decisive individual with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to document technical analysis and articulate outcomes to non-technical audiences.
• Certifications in the field of cloud and cyber security will be an advantage, such as SC-100, CISSP, CCSP, GCLD, and GPCS.

Visa Requirements

• Right to work in Italy

What We Offer

• Type of contract: Permanent
• Hybrid working model: 2 days per week remotely
• Applicable Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL): “Addetti agli uffici ed ai terminals delle società di navigazione che esercitano l’armamento privato” – sez. personale di terra
• Gross annual salary (RAL): between €40.000 – €47.000 gross per year, paid over 14 monthly installments
• Meal vouchers: worth €8 per on-site working day

The offer in terms of salary will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, technical competencies, and the level of autonomy and responsibility assigned to the role.

Welfare&Wellbeing

We offer a range of Welfare&Wellbeing Initiatives as well as benefits including Productivity award, Health Insurance, Learning opportunities, flexible working hours, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounts & Partnerships within the MSC group.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.