Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist - Eu Institution
Pubblicato il 15-08-2026 - Leonardo Belgium in Ispra
**Leonardo Belgium** is seeking a **Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist** to support a prestigious **European institution** in strengthening its resilience against **emerging technology threats**. You will join a newly established, cross-functional cybersecurity team focused on assessing and mitigating risks related to **next-generation technologies**, including **artificial intelligence (AI)** and **post-quantum cryptography (PQC)**. This role sits at the intersection of **threat intelligence, research, and security architecture**, making it ideal for professionals who are curious about future cyber threats and want to work on forward-looking security challenges in a scientific and innovation-driven environment. **Job Specifications**
- Location of Delivery : On-site (**Ispra, Italy**)
- Remote work from a close location allowed for off-site tasks
- Type of contract**:Freelance**
- Contract duration : Up to 720 days **Job description**:
As a **Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist**, you will act as a key contributor to the development of **emerging technology security capabilities**, with a strong focus on anticipating and analyzing future threats. You will: - Develop and maintain **forward-looking threat intelligence** related to emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, next-gen attack vectors)
- Build and maintain a **centralized threat modeling repository** mapping risks to systems, assets, and projects
- Conduct **risk assessments and vulnerability analysis** for innovative and research-driven IT environments
- Collaborate with **incident response teams, penetration testers, and IT departments** to improve security posture
- Contribute to the design of **resilient and secure architectures**: - Produce **security guidelines, recommendations, and technical documentation** for stakeholders
- Present findings to both **technical and non-technical audiences** **Profile**:
**Experience / Education /Certification Requirements**
- **6+ years of overall experience in ICT**, including **at least 3 years in cybersecurity**: - Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (**minimum 2 years after secondary education**)
- At least one **certification in cybersecurity or threat intelligence** (or equivalent experience) **Personal Attributes**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work in a **multicultural and international environment**: - Autonomous, proactive, and able to adapt to evolving technologies
- High level of **integrity and discretion**: - Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills **Technical Skills**
- Strong knowledge of **threat intelligence, threat modeling, and risk assessment methodologies**: - Experience in **cybersecurity analysis within complex or research-driven environments**: - Understanding of **security challenges related to AI systems and large language models (LLMs)**: - Awareness of **emerging threats** in areas such as **quantum computing and advanced automation**: - Ability to translate technical risks into **clear, actionable recommendations**: - Experience writing **structured technical documentation and reports** **What’s in it for you?**
- Work on **cutting-edge cybersecurity topics** (AI, quantum, future threats)
- Join a **newly created strategic initiative** within a major EU Institution
- Contribute to the protection of **high-impact research and innovation projects**: - Long-term collaboration under a **European framework contract**: - Exposure to a **multicultural, scientific, and forward-thinking environment** Once we receive your CV, we will evaluate it carefully. Should there be a match for this or any other position at** Leonardo Belgium**, we will be in touch with you. In case there is no match now, we will make sure to keep your CV in consideration for future vacancies!