Cybersecurity Operations Specialist for Nato with Security Clearance
Pubblicato il 07-08-2026 - WLG in La Spezia
**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 **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