Lead Cyber Security Specialist – Remote Option Available
Role Overview
This position leads the design and implementation of robust security strategies to protect cloud-based services and software solutions. The specialist ensures systems remain resilient against threats by integrating security into development workflows, monitoring for risks, and guiding incident response efforts across cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Choose, configure, and manage security tools for continuous monitoring and incident detection
- Stay current with evolving cloud and DevOps security practices and technologies
- Assist in evaluating the security implications of AI-integrated products
- Respond to confirmed cyber incidents using established protocols
- Classify and analyze security events based on potential impact and risk level
- Plan and carry out regular vulnerability assessments across systems
- Manage cloud-based vulnerability processes using recognized international standards
- Assess the effects of identified vulnerabilities and guide remediation efforts
- Advise development teams on effective security fixes and best practices
- Conduct threat intelligence operations to anticipate emerging risks
- Review new software developments for security readiness
- Refine compliance automation and integrate it into deployment pipelines
- Support secure software development lifecycles and threat modeling initiatives
- Assist with security testing methods including SAST, DAST, SCA, and other DevSecOps practices
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years in cybersecurity roles
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (may be offset by relevant experience)
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as WAF, SIEM, IDS/IPS, cloud threat detection, CNAPP platforms, CIEM, and EDR
- Solid knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles
- Familiarity with key security standards including ISO 27001, SOC 1 & SOC 2, DORA, and NIS2
- Ability to review code for security flaws and support secure coding practices
- Fluency in Italian and strong command of English
Technical Environment
WAF, SIEM, IDS/IPS, Cloud Threat Detection, CNAPP, CIEM, EDR, SAST, DAST, SCA, and automated security testing tools.
Work Arrangement
This role supports hybrid work from Lucca, Milan, Turin, Rome, or Salerno. Full remote work is available for candidates located outside these areas.
Professional Development & Benefits
- Flexible working hours and remote policy
- Access to English training and e-learning platforms including Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, and Udemy
- Support for earning certifications in cloud and cybersecurity domains
- Personalized career development planning
- Annual performance and compensation reviews
- Participation in community events, global coding challenges, networking opportunities, and company value days
Commitment to Fair Hiring
To ensure authenticity in recruitment, candidates must engage in interviews without assistance from AI tools or external support. Use of generated responses will lead to disqualification. Some applicants may be asked to attend in-person sessions at a company office as part of the selection process.
