Cybersecurity operations specialist for NATO with security clearance

Wlgroup; La Spezia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international intergovernmental organization located in Liguria, Italy, is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to implement and manage security controls, conduct vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with security frameworks. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's degree and has at least 3 years of experience in incident response and security monitoring. Industry-recognized certifications like CISSP are preferred. Excellent English proficiency is required, along with the ability to document technical architecture and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Competenze

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience in security monitoring and incident response.
• Professional experience in configuration and operation of Network Monitoring systems.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001 and GDPR.
• Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+.
• Strong capability to analyze security breaches and develop remediation strategies.

Mansioni

• Implement and operate security controls within accreditation frameworks.
• Manage and maintain communication and information systems.
• Conduct security testing, breach analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Deliver security awareness training to staff.
• Design and maintain security architectures for enterprise and cloud environments.

Conoscenze

Security monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Network infrastructure management

Cybersecurity frameworks

Risk management

Technical documentation

English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in an information systems, physics or electronics related field

Strumenti

Firewalls

SIEM platforms

Intrusion detection systems

Identity and access management solutions

Descrizione del lavoro

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization? The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development centred on the maritime domain. It delivers innovative and field-tested science and technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and operate security controls within accreditation frameworks for enterprise systems, networks, and critical infrastructure including autonomous vehicles and data acquisition

• Manage and maintain communication and information systems including network devices, firewalls, and virtualized security environments

• Conduct security testing, breach analysis, and root cause investigations to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies

• Monitor, analyse, and respond to security alerts and incidents using advanced threat detection tools while maintaining comprehensive incident documentation and reporting

• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security evaluations to identify and address weaknesses across IT infrastructure

• Deliver security awareness training to staff and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational security policies

• Design, develop, and maintain security architectures for enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments incorporating threat modelling and risk management principles

• Assess and ensure compliance with security frameworks, conduct audits, document findings, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies, risk mitigation strategies, and alignment of security controls with business objectives

• Work with software development teams to ensure secure software development lifecycle in employed and create guidelines and material to document the security aspects

• Audit source code to ensure compliance with security frameworks, document findings, and work with developer to increase the security posture of the code

• Conduct penetration test and vulnerability scanning, adapting/defining frameworks and processes to ensure software application are secure across the whole life cycle

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in an information systems, physics or electronics related scientific or engineering discipline

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in security monitoring and incident response, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

• Professional experience in configuration and operation experience of Network Monitoring and Event Management systems

• Experience in Security Incident Management

• Manage enterprise network infrastructure, and working with routing, switching, and firewall technologies.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP-800 series, GDPR, and industry-specific regulatory requirements with ability to translate standards into practical security controls

• Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent credentials demonstrating commitment to professional development

• Professional hands-on expertise with enterprise security tools including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, and identity and access management solutions

• Strong capability to analyze security breaches, identify root causes, assess complex vulnerabilities, and develop effective remediation strategies based on technical evidence and threat intelligence

• Excellent ability to document technical security architecture, produce comprehensive reports, write Standard Operating Procedures, communicate risk to stakeholders at all levels, and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

• Good level of spoken and written English

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