Network security engineer for NATO with security clearance

Work Life Group NL; La Spezia; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international defense organization based in La Spezia is looking for a Network Security Engineer to implement and operate security controls. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, relevant degrees, and certifications like CISSP or CISM. Responsibilities include conducting security tests, managing incident responses, and developing security architectures. Proficiency in English is required. This is a full-time mid-senior level position with a focus on information technology.

Competenze

• A minimum of 3 years of experience implementing security controls.
• Industry-recognised security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Good level of spoken and written English.

Mansioni

• Implement and operate security controls within accreditation frameworks.
• Conduct security testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Deliver security awareness training to staff.
• Design and maintain security architectures for various environments.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents.

Conoscenze

Implementing security controls

Vulnerability assessment

Security awareness training

Incident monitoring

Risk management

Technical documentation

Cybersecurity frameworks

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in information systems, physics or electronics

Strumenti

Firewalls

SIEM platforms

Intrusion detection systems

Identity and access management solutions

Descrizione del lavoro

Network security engineer for NATO with security clearance

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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 organisational 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 developers to increase the security posture of the code.
• Conduct penetration test and vulnerability scanning, adapting/defining frameworks and processes to ensure software applications 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 implementing security controls within recognised frameworks such as ISO 27000 series or NIST SP‑800.
• Manage enterprise network infrastructure, and work with routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Deep understanding of cyber‑security 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‑recognised 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 analyse 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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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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