CYS – GCAP - Networking & Communication Engineer – IDG

Job Description:

Leonardo is one of the strategic industrial partners of the GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme), along with the British BAE Systems and the Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, aimed at the development and realization of a new generation air system, defined as a “system of systems”. Employed for multi-domain operations in the defense sector, the system will feature a “core platform” connected with other peripheral “adjunct” systems, both piloted and unpiloted. The program, one of the most challenging and futuristic for the aerospace and defense industry, will drive the technological revolution that will characterize the sector in the next fifty years. A challenge aimed at strengthening the technological and industrial sovereignty of the countries involved, because it aims to identify and make available those innovative, enabling technologies that will ensure the generational leap, generating positive returns and economic and social progress for the entire country system, benefiting new generations. Resources working within this program will have the opportunity to access a professional growth path in an international and technologically advanced context.

Within the Cyber & Security Solution Area, we are looking for a Networking & Communication Engineer for our offices in Genoa, Rome, and Naples.

The person will be responsible for the following activities:

• Design, implementation, management, and optimization of systems and services primarily based on Cloud and on-premise infrastructures (Cloud Service Provider Azure, Cisco Network, Firewall and WAF Solutions);
• Support in designing complex architectures to meet customer requirements with particular attention to security aspects (Integrity, availability, and confidentiality), effectiveness, and efficiency of the designed solutions.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of on-prem environments, collaborating with architects, software developers, system administrators, and security engineers.

Educational Qualification: Degree in Engineering/STEM disciplines

Seniority: Junior/Expert 1-5 years of experience

At least 1 year of experience in Network and Security projects in Cloud environments with excellent knowledge of technologies and attention to security aspects

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Skills in designing and implementing complex network infrastructures;
• Skills in designing and implementing network infrastructures in cloud environments (Azure);
• Skills in infrastructure as code;
• Experience in using security tools and protocols such as firewalls, WAF, VPN, IPS/IDS, etc.;
• Knowledge of network protocols, WAN technologies, load balancers, routing, and switching;
• Ability to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and network problems;
• Experience in network security management, including aspects such as authentication, authorization, and encryption.​

Behavioral Skills*:*

• Good predisposition to teamwork
• Effective communication skills
• Be a reliable and flexible team player
• Have a creative mindset and ability to analyze problems effectively

Language Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English (C1 level)

Other (e.g., Availability for travel, Specific certifications…):

• Certifications - possession of any certifications in the following areas is a preferential requirement:
  • Microsoft Certified:
    • Azure Networking Engineer Associate;
    • Azure Security Engineer Associate.
  • Network – Cisco or similar;
  • Security – Fortinet, CheckPoint, F5 or similar;

Availability to undertake national and international travel on a monthly basis.

Involvement, enhancement of skills, care for the well-being and safety of people are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.

We strive every day to foster an inclusive and stimulating work environment, actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and valuing diversity.

What do we offer?

• Our collective labor agreement of reference is the CCNL for Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation;

• Working mode: Hybrid;

• Contractual category: Employee;

• Contract type: permanent;

• Thirteenth month salary;

• Bonuses linked to Business results;

• Welfare vouchers worth 250 euros annually;

• Company canteen;

• Opportunities for continuous training and updating of professional skills and soft skills;

• Well-being: we prioritize the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people, offering multiple solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to make evaluations regarding the classification level and the economic proposal, based on objective criteria emerged during the selection process and in coherence with the seniority of the identified candidate and the position, in compliance with the principles of equity, transparency and equal opportunities provided by current legislation.

We look forward to your application: send us your CV within three weeks of the job announcement's opening.

How does the selection process work? Following the collection of applications, CVs most in line with the required qualifications are evaluated and identified.

Selected candidates undergo a preliminary interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by a technical in-depth interview with the Business.

At the end of the process, the person receives feedback, both in case of a positive or negative outcome.

Seniority: Esperto

Primary Location: IT - Genova - Fiumara

Additional Locations: IT - Napoli - Pomigliano, IT - Roma - Via Laurentina

Contract Type: Permanent

Total Base Pay Range: 36k - 59k

Hybrid Working: Ibrido