Italy **_Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!_** At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential. **THE ROLE** We’re looking for **motivated professionals or recent graduates** with a strong academic background in cybersecurity, eager to grow in either technical (SOC) or governance (GRC) areas — or both. You will join a **small but strategic team** within IIT’s ICT Directorate, contributing to the protection of sensitive infrastructures and supporting national and international compliance efforts. We’re looking for **people who think, who care, and who take initiative**. Even if you are a recent graduate or an early-career professional, or if you have never held a formal security job, you could still be the right person for us if you have done something concrete, such as studying hard, building projects, breaking stuff to learn,



contributing to a student CTF team, or simply going deeper than most. **YOU MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT IF**: - You hold (or are completing) a **Master’s degree** or equivalent in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related fields;
- You’re interested in **SOC**, incident detection and response, or SIEM systems;
- Or you’re curious about **cybersecurity policy, compliance, risk management**, and want to work on real frameworks like ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR;
- You like reasoning about complex systems, security trade-offs, and how to protect organizations in the real world;
- You’ve dabbled in **red teaming, OSINT, or CTFs** — even better!
- Task-oriented approach characterised by proactivity and flexibility.
- Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset We work in a **high-trust, high-responsibility team**, tackling complex problems in cybersecurity, compliance, and research infrastructure.
We need people who enjoy uncertainty, who grow by experimenting, and who speak up when they think something could be better. **COMPENSATION PACKAGE**
- A yearly gross salary ranging approximately between 40000 and 50000 euros, depending on seniority and experience, plus a premio option in a range between 15% and 20% of the real salary
- Private health care coverage (depending on your role and contract)
- Wide range of staff discounts
- Flexible work arrangements: up to 10 days per month of remote work (on request) to support work-life balance. **HOW TO APPLY**
- _Projects where you have used SIEM or log analysis tools._
- _Experience with cybersecurity standards such as ISO 27001 or NIS2, or experience contributing to the implementation of a security policy._
- Application’s deadline: July 31st, 2025_

📌 Information Security Specialist (Genova)
🏢 Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia
📍 Genova