SOC Analyst T1/T2

Are you interested in being part of a company that shapes the future of space and cyber technologies? To have a job where you can contribute to real-world missions with long-term impact?

Join us as a SOC Analyst T1/T2 and work with our client, a major Italian institution in the space sector, for whom we are building a brand‑new Security Operations Centre (SOC).

SOC activities will extend beyond traditional IT infrastructure monitoring, offering exposure to a wide range of advanced security operations. The position is based in the beautiful city of Matera, Italy.

This role is open to all qualified candidates, including applicants belonging to the protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (“Rules for the right to work of people with disabilities”).
Questa posizione è aperta alle categorie protette ai sensi della Legge 68/99.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Incident investigation, including in-depth triage and analysis of logs, network traffic, and endpoint data.
• Threat detection through the use of advanced security tools and techniques to identify and respond to sophisticated cyber threats.
• Incident response, acting as the first line of analysis for routine incidents and alerts, and supporting Tier 2 teams in resolving more complex cases.
• Working with SOC tools such as SIEM, SOAR, and ITSM to deliver effective services to customers.
• Documentation and reporting, including the creation of detailed incident reports with root cause analysis and the delivery of comprehensive reports to stakeholders.
• Participating in on‑call rotations or 24/7 on‑site shift coverage, depending on SOC assignment.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threat landscapes, and mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced security tools, SIEM solutions, and a wide range of cybersecurity technologies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK for effective threat analysis.
• Experience in gathering and analysing threat intelligence to enhance proactive threat hunting.
• Strong experience in utilising and analysing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools.
• Hands‑on experience supporting and executing incident response efforts.
• Well‑developed capability to work collaboratively with SOC team members and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proactive in proposing improvements and driving initiatives to enhance service quality.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Eligible to undergo an Italian national secret security clearance procedure.
• Fluent in spoken and written Italian, with a strong command of English considered an advantage.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or equivalent.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.