Cyber Security Analyst, Italy

The IT / Cyber Security Analyst is a global role within the ION Markets Division. The role will support the division's security strategy through the identification, mitigation, and remediation of information security risks to the business. This role reports to the divisional CISO. As a member of the Markets IT Security Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling escalations from the Group-wide CSIRT Team, improving the security posture, vulnerability management, reporting, and remediation, ensuring security standards are upheld, as well as providing input into security control configuration and policies. The Security Analyst's other responsibilities include meeting KPI targets defined by management and performing various other duties assigned by the divisional CISO. We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated, and motivated individual. Excellent communication skills are a must, and the role holder will be expected to cultivate working relationships with other teams and colleagues of varying technical ability. The role would suit a technically strong candidate looking to drive forward career progression within a dedicated security team. Ideally, the candidate will have come from related security and systems administration roles focusing on workstation, server, and network technologies. Your role Key Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of this role are to : Protect and defend : identify, analyze, and mitigate threats to IT systems and/or networks. Use defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to identify, analyze, and report events that occur or might occur within the network to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. Respond to security alerts to mitigate immediate and potential threats. Use mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery approaches as needed to maintain information security and minimize impacts. Conduct assessments of threats and vulnerabilities; determine deviations from acceptable configurations, enterprise or local policy; assess the level of risk; and develop and/or recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures. Operate and maintain: configure, tune, maintain, and operate key security controls, technologies, and other risk mitigations. As a member of the Security team, it is expected that the person in this role will : Execute ongoing operational business-as-usual (BAU) tasks to meet management-defined KPIs and SLAs and deliver security projects in line with management-defined priorities and deadlines. Stay current with the latest security news, threats, intelligence, tactics, techniques, and vulnerabilities. Research and analyze new threats and vulnerabilities to determine exposure. Perform threat hunting and review, triage, investigate, and escalate security alerts raised by the Group-Wide SOC team, security tools, technologies, and services (e.g., endpoint security, network security, DLP, SIEM, etc.). Assist and/or lead efforts to isolate, contain, respond to, and recover from security incidents. Identify, review, prioritize, plan, coordinate, and follow-up on the remediation of vulnerabilities. Configure, customize, tune, manage, troubleshoot, and maintain to ensure effective and efficient operation of security technologies such as SIEM & endpoint security, intrusion detection/prevention systems, etc. This may also include scripting, automation, and orchestration across various platforms. Define, document, and follow approved processes for all responsibilities included in this job description. Create and maintain documentation for systems including design and operation. Review systems configurations and processes to ensure and report on compliance with ION policy, client requirements, audit controls, regulations, and industry best practices. Provide best practice security recommendations to IT and other teams within ION based on review results. Respond to information security-related inquiries and requests. Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Degree/certifications in a technology-related field and/or relevant working experience; highly desired certifications include: PenTest, Security, OSCP, CCSP, CEH, GCIH, GMON. 3 years experience in IT Security and/or IT. Fundamental programming/scripting capabilities (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.). In-depth understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux). Strong characteristics include being a team player, able to work independently, own tasks, manage time effectively, and excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential. Good knowledge of endpoint security concepts, controls, and best practices for servers (Windows/Linux), general IT networking concepts, protocols, standards, cryptography fundamentals, and data security controls. Experience with deploying, configuring, managing, and operating security technologies such as endpoint security (AV/EPP/EDR), SIEM, DLP, SWG, CASB, UEBA, IDS, IPS, firewalls, IAM/PIM/PAM, vulnerability management, MDM, etc., is preferred. About Us : We are a diverse group of visionary innovators providing trading and workflow automation software, data, and business insights to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. We are a truly global company with 13,000 employees across 60 offices serving 4,800 customers worldwide. According to Italian Law (L.68/99), candidates from the disability list will be given priority. Due to high application volume, only candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted. Please do not apply if you lack legal right to work in Italy or if restrictions prevent full-time employment. Salary: €40,000 - €60,000 per year. Required Experience : Key Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : 3 years Vacancy : 1 Cyber Security Analyst • Turin, Piedmont, Italy J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Torino, Piemonte, IT

Posted Date: 8/16/2025