Cyber Defense Junior Specialist

pulliMicrosoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) /li /ulpWhere passion meets opportunity /ppThe best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail! /ph3Job Purpose /h3pMSC Cruises is seeking a Cyber Defense Junior Specialist to join its Cyber Defense team. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with approximately 2 years of experience interested in developing expertise in Security Operations, cyber defense technologies, incident coordination, endpoint security, and operational cybersecurity services. The successful candidate will contribute to the daily operation of enterprise cybersecurity controls, supporting the protection of corporate systems, servers, endpoints, users, and digital services. The role provides first-line operational support, assists in the coordination of cybersecurity incidents, and collaborates with specialist teams to ensure effective and timely resolution of security-related issues. The position includes participation in an on-call rotation and involvement in Priority 1 (P1) incident management and cybersecurity war rooms when required. /ph3Key Accountabilities /h3ulliPerform first-level operational cybersecurity activities across multiple enterprise security platforms. /liliMonitor and process cybersecurity service requests, and operational tasks through ServiceNow. /liliSupport the coordination and engagement of specialist cybersecurity teams during technical investigations and operational escalations. /liliParticipate in cybersecurity war rooms and Priority 1 (P1) incidents, ensuring proper communication and tracking of actions. /liliExecute email security administration activities, including whitelisting, blacklisting, sender reputation management, and antispam/antiphishing policy support. /liliManage operational requests related to web security proxy services, including URL categorization reviews, access validation, and policy exception processing. /liliSupport the lifecycle management of cybersecurity agents deployed on endpoints and servers, ensuring proper installation, upgrade, health monitoring, and operational compliance. /liliAssist in maintaining cybersecurity baseline compliance across workstations and servers by identifying deviations and coordinating corrective actions with IT teams. /liliSupport security control validation activities and verify the effectiveness of deployed cybersecurity protections. /liliPerform initial assessment and classification of security alerts generated by platforms before involving specialized teams. /liliMaintain operational documentation, procedures, knowledge articles, and service runbooks. /li /ulh3QUALIFICATIONS (skills, Competencies, Experience) /h3ulliBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related technical discipline. /liliMinimum 2 years of experience in Cyber Security, IT Security Operations, Infrastructure Security or related technical roles. /liliFluent Italian and English, both written and spoken. /liliAvailability to participate in an on-call rotation schedule. /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills. /liliAbility to work effectively in a dynamic international environment. /li /ulh3The Following Certifications Are Highly Desirable /h3ulliCompTIA Security+ /liliMicrosoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) /liliITIL Foundation /liliISC² Certified in Cybersecurity /liliISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate /li /ulh3Visa Requirements /h3ulliRight to work in Italy is required. /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3pIn compliance with the applicable pay transparency legislation, the following information is provided regarding the initial compensation foreseen for the position. /ph3Contract /h3ulliApplicable Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL): “Addetti agli uffici ed ai terminals delle società di navigazione che esercitano l’armamento privato” – sez. personale di terra /liliGross annual salary (RAL): between €25.000 – €32.000 gross per year, paid over 14 monthly installments /liliMeal vouchers: worth €8 per on-site working day /li /ulh3WelfareWellbeing /h3pWe offer a range of WelfareWellbeing Initiatives as well as benefits including Productivity award, Health Insurance, Learning opportunities, flexible working hours, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounts Partnerships within the MSC group. /ph3Our commitment /h3pWe are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr