
Solution Architect
Leonardo
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Genoa • 🇮🇹 Italy
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
CitrixCyber SecurityDockerFirewallsKubernetesLinuxOracleSplunkVMware
About the role
- Define and maintain the end-to-end technical architecture of the Security Operations Center (SOC) in compliance with ECSS standards and Customer requirements
- Support the Technical Authority in decision-making and ensure technical consistency across all project phases (design, integration, verification, validation, qualification)
- Coordinate cross-functional technical teams (infrastructure, networking, security, applications) to deliver the SOC baseline
- Define and enforce hardening baselines and security controls for ESXi, servers, network devices, and middleware
- Review and approve technical documentation (HLD, LLD, security requirements, test plans, SECOPS)
- Manage requirements traceability for security aspects and ensure compliance through audits and reviews
- Plan and supervise integration, validation, and acceptance testing of SOC components
- Support incident response process design and integration of SIEM/SOAR capabilities
- Interface with Customer’s stakeholders, auditors, and external bodies, ensuring transparency and compliance
- Oversee the implementation of the virtualized infrastructure (VMware vSphere/ESXi, Horizon, storage, and networking)
- Ensure integration of IAM and PAM solutions (e.g., RedHat, Oracle, CyberArk) into the SOC baseline
- Supervise deployment and tuning of SOC core platforms: SIEM (Splunk/QRadar/LogPoint), SOAR (XSOAR), EDR solutions, Threat Intelligence, and Forensics tools
- Conduct and validate security hardening activities at infrastructure and application levels
- Support planning and execution of security audits, penetration testing, and compliance assessments
- Maintain alignment with ECSS documentation requirements and systems engineering processes
Requirements
- Preferably a degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent
- At least 5 years of relevant experience a similar role (Solutions/Security Architect, Systems Engineer) and willing to broaden his/her reach
- Previous experience in Space projects is recommended
- Technical Skills: SOC Core : SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, LogPoint), SOAR (XSOAR), EDR/XDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender ATP), Threat Intelligence (MISP, OpenCTI), Forensics (FTK, EnCase, Autopsy)
- Infrastructure : VMware vSphere/ESXi, VDI (Horizon, Citrix), virtualized networking and storage
- Access Management : IAM (RedHat, Oracle, Keycloak), PAM (CyberArk, Thycotic)
- Network Security : Firewalls (Fortigate, Stormshield, Checkpoint), IDS/IPS (Suricata, Snort, Zeek)
- Operating Systems : Linux (hardening, SELinux), Windows Server (AD, GPO, WSUS), container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Standards : ECSS (E-ST-40, Q-ST-80, S-ST-00), ISO 27001, ISO 27035, ISO 22301
- Knowledge of cybersecurity tools, applications and solutions (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Forensics, …), supported by hands-on experience on projects [nice to have]
- Previous experience in Cybersecurity projects for Space Domain constitutes a strong preference; [nice to have] experience in dealing with Classified information (es. SECOPS, COMSEC, INFOSEC, previous experience in Classified projects)
Benefits
- Availability to travel, long or short term within Europe, with the possibility to temporarily relocate in Belgium
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalents are a plus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
SOC architectureSIEMSOAREDRThreat IntelligenceForensicsVMware vSphereIAMPAMNetwork Security
Soft skills
decision-makingcoordinationtechnical consistencytransparencycompliance managementincident responseplanningsupervisioncommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
ECSSISO 27001ISO 27035ISO 22301