IT Infrastructure & Security Specialist

E-Geos; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Variable incentive based on company}.

Annual welfare vouchers worth €250

Meal vouchers worth €9.00

Continuous training and development

Well-being programs

Job summary

E-Geos, part of the Leonardo group, seeks a hands-on IT Infrastructure Engineer to oversee Linux and Windows Server environments, virtualization, storage and security across geospatial and defence platforms. You will manage identity, network segmentation and monitoring, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Hybrid work arrangement in IT Roma, with a focus on secure, resilient, scalable infrastructure for mission-critical services and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in systems administration or IT infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Solid experience with virtualization and enterprise infrastructure architectures.
• Good knowledge of networking technologies (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, routing, firewalling).
• Experience with storage, backup and data services.
• Knowledge of identity-management technologies (AD, Group Policy, LDAP).
• Familiarity with monitoring, automation and configuration-management technologies.
• Strong security grounding: hardening, least privilege, network segmentation and vulnerability management.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities with cross-team collaboration.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evolve Linux and Windows Server infrastructures for availability and security.
• Administer virtualization, compute, networking, storage, backup and containerized environments.
• Support secure operation of infrastructure for Earth Observation and Defence services, incl. processing environments.
• Manage identity and access control and network segmentation in secure setups.
• Implement system hardening, baselines and vulnerability remediation.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, automation and configuration-management.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and coordinate remediation with teams and vendors.
• Support migrations, upgrades, capacity planning and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with application and ops teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Contribute to evolution and continuous improvement of mission-critical IT services.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Virtualization

Networking

Storage & Backup

Identity Management

Security & Hardening

Troubleshooting

English Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Education

University degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

STEM background preferred

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

LDAP

Monitoring/Automation tools

Job description

Job Description: Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. Within Leonardo’s Space Division, e‑GEOS—a company owned by ASI (20%) and Telespazio (80%)—is a leading international player in the Earth Observation and geospatial information sector, offering a unique portfolio of application services. Within our department "Digital Soluntion and IT" we are looking for an to contribute to the operation, evolution and security of ICT infrastructures and technological platforms supporting Earth Observation, Defence & Intelligence and geospatial services. The successful candidate will operate in complex and mission‑critical environments, contributing to the technological infrastructure supporting the processing, management and delivery of geospatial information and Defence & Intelligence services. The role requires a hands‑on, proactive and cross‑functional approach, combining systems and infrastructure engineering, cybersecurity principles, automation and advanced troubleshooting, while collaborating with internal IT teams, application specialists, operational users and technology partners.

What you’ll do

Manage and evolve Linux and Windows Server infrastructures, ensuring availability, performance, security and operational continuity. Administer virtualization, compute, networking, storage, backup and containerized environments supporting operational and geospatial platforms. Contribute to the secure operation of infrastructures supporting Earth Observation and Defence & Intelligence services, including processing and delivery environments. Manage identity, access-control and network‑segmentation mechanisms in environments with enhanced security and confidentiality requirements. Implement system hardening, security baselines and vulnerability remediation. Develop and maintain infrastructure monitoring, automation and configuration‑management processes. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues, perform root cause analysis and coordinate remediation with internal teams and technology vendors. Support infrastructure migrations, upgrades, capacity planning, lifecycle management and technical acceptance activities. Work with application and operational teams to translate requirements into secure, resilient and maintainable infrastructure solutions. Contribute proactively to the evolution, resilience and continuous improvement of mission‑critical IT services.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands‑on professional experience in systems administration, IT infrastructure or infrastructure security.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Solid experience with virtualization and enterprise infrastructure architectures.
• Good knowledge of networking technologies including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, firewalling and access control.
• Experience with enterprise storage, backup and data services.
• Knowledge of identity‑management technologies such as Active Directory, Group Policy and LDAP.
• Familiarity with monitoring, automation and configuration‑management technologies.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles applied to infrastructure, including hardening, least privilege, network segmentation and vulnerability management.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities, with the ability to independently drive complex technical issues through to resolution.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across infrastructure, application and operational teams and with external suppliers.
• Proactive attitude, strong ownership and focus on delivery.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Education University degree. A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, Information Technology or another STEM discipline is preferred; candidates with a different academic background combined with significant professional experience in complex IT infrastructures will also be considered.
• Postgraduate education, professional qualifications or specialised training related to Cyber Security, Space, Earth Observation, Intelligence or Defence technologies will be considered an advantage.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience or specialised knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be considered an advantage: Earth Observation and geospatial information systems Defence & Intelligence or IMINT-related technological environments HPC and compute-intensive processing infrastructures SAR and other satellite-data processing environments Mission-critical or high-security infrastructures Infrastructure automation and modern container platforms Business continuity and disaster-recovery environments

What we offer

• Our applicable collective bargaining agreement is the CCNL for the Private Metalworking and Plant Installation Industry;
• Work arrangement: Hybrid;
• Contract category: white-collar employee;
• Contract type: Permanent;
• 13th-month salary;
• Variable incentive based on company procedures;
• Annual welfare vouchers worth €250;
• Meal vouchers worth €9,00;
• Opportunities for continuous training and professional/soft skill development;
• Well‑being: We prioritize the financial, physical, social, and psychological well‑being of our people, offering a range of solutions tailored to their needs.

Seniority: Junior Primary Location: IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965 Contract Type: Permanent Total Base Pay Range: 37-55K€ Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!