System Security Specialist

Amaris Consulting | Part of Mantu; Italia; Remote; EUR 26,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work across Italy

International team

Internal Academy training

WeCare Together program

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to join our international and dynamic team. You will manage Linux-based systems, oversee patch management, perform vulnerability assessments, and coordinate remediation activities to maintain security and compliance.

You will apply OS security best practices, automate tasks with Bash scripts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare technical documentation related to cybersecurity activities.

Qualifications

• Experience as System Administrator or Cybersecurity Specialist (at least 4 years).
• Advanced knowledge of Linux distributions (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Experience in Patch Management processes.
• Experience in Vulnerability Assessment and remediation activities.
• Knowledge of operating system security best practices.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting and automation of administrative tasks.
• Knowledge of Vulnerability Management tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS, Rapid7) is a plus.
• Experience with configuration and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform) is a plus.
• Knowledge of virtualization and cloud environments is a plus.
• Certifications in Linux or Cybersecurity (RHCSA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Italian fluent or native. English good.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Linux-based systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or equivalent).
• Oversee and execute Patch Management processes to ensure system security and compliance.
• Perform Vulnerability Assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
• Apply best practices for operating system security and ensure compliance with internal standards.
• Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate administrative tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security improvements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to system administration and cybersecurity activities.

Skills

Linux system administration

Patch management

Vulnerability assessment

Bash scripting

Automation

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Italian language

English language

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

OpenVAS

Rapid7

Ansible

Puppet

Terraform

RHCSA

Job description

Join our team and start a new adventure in an international and dynamic environment, where you will be able to fulfil your career expectations in a fast-growing organization.

As a Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist at Amaris Consulting, you will play a key role in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems, overseeing patch management to ensure system security and compliance, performing vulnerability assessments, and coordinating remediation activities. You will also apply best practices for operating system security, collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare documentation related to cybersecurity activities.

Your missions

• Manage and maintain Linux-based systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or equivalent distributions)
• Oversee and execute Patch Management processes to ensure system security and compliance
• Perform Vulnerability Assessments and coordinate remediation activities
• Apply best practices for operating system security and ensure compliance with internal standards
• Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate administrative tasks
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring high availability and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security improvements
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to system administration and cybersecurity activities

Your profile

• Experience as System Administrator or Cybersecurity Specialist (at least 4 years)
• Strong background in system administration
• Advanced knowledge of Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or equivalent distributions)
• Experience in Patch Management processes
• Experience in Vulnerability Assessment and remediation activities
• Knowledge of operating system security best practices
• Familiarity with Bash scripting and automation of administrative tasks
• Knowledge of Vulnerability Management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS, Rapid7) is a plus
• Experience with configuration and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform) is a plus
• Knowledge of virtualized and cloud environments is a plus
• Certifications in Linux or Cybersecurity (RHCSA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent) is a plus
• Italian fluent or native. English good.
• You demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

What we offer

• Remote policy: Possibility to work remotely from anywhere in Italy
• An international community, bringing together 110+ different nationalities
• An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibilities
• A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules
• A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)
• At Mantu, sustainability is part of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to turn your ideas into action and make a tangible impact. Every day, our teams bring our ESG commitments to life, from reducing our footprint to driving positive change within our communities. Through our WeCare Together program, you’ll be empowered to design and lead projects that create real social or environmental impact, with the company’s full support.
• Gross Annual Salary (GAS): EUR 26,000- EUR 50,000 ; basic salary only, the variable component will be detailed in the offer

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.