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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 are not just looking for technical skills. We are looking for people who can think critically, structure complexity, and turn requirements into action.
You might be a recent graduate or an early-career professional. That’s fine. What matters to us is not seniority, it’s mindset and capability.
This role is primarily focused on Governance, Risk & Compliance (around 80%), but it requires a solid understanding of operational cybersecurity (around 20%). We are not looking for someone who only writes policies. We need someone who understands how security controls work in practice and can connect regulatory requirements with real-world implementation.
In this role, you will be expected to:
- Analyze regulations and security frameworks (e.g., NIS2, ISO 27001, national guidance) and extract concrete obligations
- Identify critical gaps, priorities, and deadlines
- Translate a gap analysis into a structured, realistic remediation plan
- Interact effectively with technical teams (SOC, infrastructure, application teams)
- Understand core operational domains such as incident response, vulnerability management, monitoring, IAM, and third-party risk
- Work with autonomy, analytical rigor, and structured thinking
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 are genuinely interested in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR), and you want to understand how they translate into real operational controls;
- You are curious about security operations (SOC, incident detection and response, SIEM systems) and want to understand how governance and operations connect;
- You enjoy reasoning about complex systems, identifying gaps, structuring problems, and turning analysis into concrete actions;
- You’ve explored hands-on security topics (e.g., red teaming, OSINT, CTFs, lab environments) — even at a basic level — and you like understanding how attacks and defenses actually work.
You do not need to be a SOC analyst, but you must understand what effective security operations look like and be able to challenge, support, or formalize them within a governance framework.
We value clarity of thinking, synthesis capability, ownership, and the ability to move from “requirement” to “execution” without constant supervision.
You will join a small but strategic cybersecurity team within IIT’s ICT Directorate, contributing to the protection of sensitive infrastructures and supporting national and international compliance initiatives.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- A yearly gross salary ranging approximately between 40000 and 50000 euros, depending on seniority and experience, plus a bonus 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
Please submit your application using the online form, attaching a detailed CV and a motivation letter.
Application’s deadline: July 24th, 2025
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