Cyber Defense Specialist

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JOB PURPOSEMSC Cruises is the world’s third-largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region, and Southern Africa with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. It is also the fastest-growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America, and Far East markets. Headquartered in Geneva, MSC Cruises is one of the two brands that sit within the Cruise Division of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. MSC Cruises – the contemporary brand - has a modern fleet of 22 cruise ships with three new vessels due to be launched in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

MSC Cruises is recruiting for its IT & Cyber Security department a Cyber Defense Junior Specialist to join our team. 

The position will execute and deliver cyber security projects on both shoreside and onboard environments and help accelerate MSC Cruises journey to protect computer systems, networks, and data. 

The successful candidate will also update and tune security tools. (es. Firewalls). 

The role involves remote support to the incident response cyber unit. 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES• Operate and optimize security tooling/products, including security email gateway, firewall, IDS/IPS, web security gateway, emergency detect and response, logging and auditing, event and incident management, privileged access management and authentication. 

• Update documentation and maintain security controls and tools as needed. 

• Support the implementation of new security controls and software.

• Supports IT during patching and vulnerability remediation phases.

• Analyze and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities. 

• Support IT and Users during technical troubleshooting.

• Participate in the Incident response process.

• Review on a continuous improvement of configurations to increase level of security and protection. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)• A degree in computer science, IT, Computer engineering or related qualification.

• Minimum 4+ years’ of experience in network security or another cyber security role.

• Good Knowledge of operating systems’ administration and of network security technologies (e.g. security email gateway, firewall, IDS/IPS,web security gateway, emergency detect and response, etc.).

• Ability to manage multiple engagements & competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.

• Italian as primary language and fluent English.

• Available to support on call operation activities during non-standard working hours.

• Adaptable individual and Team player.

• Knowledge and/or certification on following solutions is considered a plus: Palo Alto, Proofpoint, Zscaler, Checkpoint, Microsoft Azure/O365.

• The following certifications are considered a plus: CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, SANS GIAC.

• Travel: 20% of the time.

 

VISA REQUIREMENTS• Right to work in the Italy

Our commitment

We 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.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!