Senior IT Security Specialist [Urgente]

Etinars is a values-focused company with multi-year experience, specialised in the recruitment of professionals for niche markets, managing the full life-cycle of specialist and executive-level hires.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IT Security Specialist | Space & European Programmes
Join our client’s international team in Rome (Anagnina Area), supporting IT security activities for major European space programmes. The company is a long-standing partner of space institutions, contributing to secure, compliant, and high-performance IT environments that support scientific, operational, and administrative systems.
We are looking for a motivated IT Security Specialist with 1-4+ years of experience in IT security operations, security governance, or infrastructure security, ready to work in a structured, multicultural and mission-critical environment.
A B2 level of English is required due to regular interactions with European stakeholders and documentation in English. In this role, you will support the implementation and continuous improvement of security policies, procedures and controls across a wide range of IT systems used in European space programmes. Supporting security administration across Windows, Linux and network environments.

Performing security checks, reviews, and vulnerability follow-up, coordinating remediation with technical teams.

Maintaining and updating security documentation, including policies, procedures and technical guidelines.

Supporting access management and security control implementation across systems and applications.

Assisting in the preparation and improvement of IT security processes, standards and compliance requirements.

Participating in risk assessments, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions.

Supporting PoCs (Proof of Concepts) for new security solutions or tools, in collaboration with senior experts.

Preparing technical and administrative reports to support internal and external audits.

1-4+ years of experience in IT Security, Security Operations or infrastructure/system administration with a security focus.

Good understanding of IT security principles, policies and best practices.

Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux security administration.

Basic to intermediate understanding of network security, firewalls, segmentation and access control.

Familiarity with security documentation, audits and compliance reporting.

Ability to interpret and apply security standards, guidelines and risk assessment methodologies.

Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week, the rest from home + flexibility based on operational needs
International, structured, security-focused environment supporting European space programmes
Start: ASAP
Non-EU Citizens already based in the EU with a valid work permit
Once we receive your CV, we will take the time to evaluate it carefully. Should there be a match for this or other positions at Etinars, we will be in touch.