Cyber Security Specialist

Volkswagen Group Italia S.p.A.; Verona; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 8 days/mo

Bonuses based on performance

Cafeteria and meal options

Health insurance

Job summary

Volkswagen Group Italia S.p.A. is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to serve as the technical lead for IT security.

You will design, implement, and validate security controls across networks, servers, and cloud services, while guiding teams in secure configurations and incident response. The role requires hands‑on security expertise, collaboration with the CISO/LISO, and a focus on ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field.
• Hands‑on IT security experience with firewalls, EDR, SIEM and IAM.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and GDPR requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority on IT security within the local IT organization.
• Design, implement, and validate security controls for networks, servers, endpoints, cloud services, and apps.
• Lead investigations during security incidents and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Mentor infrastructure and development teams on secure configurations and practices.
• Collaborate with CISO/LISO to align with group security strategy and compliance.

Skills

Security engineering

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Firewalls

EDR/antivirus

IDS/IPS

SIEM

IAM

VPN

Encryption

Job description

We are looking for a technically skilled Cyber Security Specialist to act as the technical lead for IT security within our organization. This role serves as the key reference point for IT teams on security matters, combining hands‑on technical expertise with the ability to guide and mentor others.

The candidate will design, implement, and validate security controls across infrastructure and applications, support incident response activities, and ensure our IT environment remains resilient, compliant, and aligned with group security strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority on IT security within the local IT organization
• Design, implement, and validate security controls for networks, servers, endpoints, cloud services, and applications
• Support and guide infrastructure and development teams in adopting secure configurations and practices
• Lead technical investigations during security incidents, including root‑cause analysis and remediation
• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and security hardening.
• Collaborate with CISO/LISO to ensure alignment with group security strategy and compliance with ISO and GDPR
• Monitor and evaluate emerging threats and recommend appropriate defensive measures.
• Develop practical security guidelines and provide training to IT colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Strong hands‑on experience with IT security technologies (firewalls, EDR/antivirus, IDS/IPS, SIEM, IAM, VPN, encryption, etc.)
• Knowledge of enterprise IT environments (Active Directory, M365, virtualization, cloud platforms)
• Proven ability to perform technical risk assessments and translate them into actionable recommendations
• Experience with incident response and forensics is highly valued.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and GDPR requirements
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC are a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor non‑specialist IT colleagues

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security services
• Knowledge of secure software development practices
• Ability to balance independent work with collaborative team engagement

What We Offer

• Gross annual salary (RAL) between €48,000 and €56,000 (14 salary payments per year), based on experience
• Company and individual performance‑based bonuses
• Up to 8 days of remote working per month
• Free company cafeteria and discounted take‑away meal options
• Health insurance through Fondo Est, plus supplementary family health coverage (RBM)

We welcome all applicants seeking employment and training opportunities, including people with disabilities and individuals belonging to other protected categories (Law 68/99), minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities (Legislative Decree 198/2006).