Cyber Security Authority Lead - Space Projects

Thales Group; Roma; On-site; EUR 48,785 - 61,244; Full time

Job summary

Thales Alenia Space Italia is seeking a senior cybersecurity expert to join the TAS-I Cyber Security Authority. You will shape the cybersecurity policy, manage risk, and guide audits and security reviews across bids and projects in a defence/aerospace setting.

Delivering leadership in IT/OT security, you will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to embed security by design and ensure compliance with ISO standards and group policies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Master level in a technical field with security focus.
• Solid background in cyber security for defence/aerospace environments.
• Experience with cyber risk assessment, security governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cybersecurity policy and roadmaps within TAS-I scope.
• Report cybersecurity risks and KPI related to bids and compliance.
• Lead security reviews and audits across bids and projects to ensure adherence to policy and standards.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, legal and contracts to analyze cybersecurity terms.
• Support crisis management and incident response planning across the organization.

Skills

Product management

IT/OT architectures

ISMS ISO27001

Risk management

Security audits

DevSecOps

Cloud native

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Crisis management

Education

Engineering degree

Master's degree

Job description

Thales Alenia Space Italia is seeking a senior cybersecurity expert to join the TAS-I Cyber Security Authority. You will shape the cybersecurity policy, manage risk, and guide audits and security reviews across bids and projects in a defence/aerospace setting.

Delivering leadership in IT/OT security, you will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to embed security by design and ensure compliance with ISO standards and group policies.