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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

CYS Security Engineer

Full-Stack EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A three-year or master's degree in STEM disciplines, preferably in computing or engineering, or equivalent background.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Security Engineer and/or Software Engineer roles.
  • Experience developing full-stack software solutions, including frontend development with React or equivalent frameworks and libraries; backend and API development, preferably with FastAPI, Python, and REST architectures; and design and use of NoSQL databases, preferably MongoDB.
  • Experience developing automation, integration, and scripting components using Python or Bash.
  • Experience designing and implementing ETL, data-ingestion, and data-processing pipelines.
  • Knowledge of virtualized infrastructure based on virtual machines and containers and related orchestration platforms.
  • Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD, code versioning, and software release management.
  • Ability to design custom integrations among platforms, application systems, data sources, and security components.
  • Basic knowledge or experience integrating security platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, log-management systems, or Detection & Response tools.
  • Basic knowledge of cloud infrastructure, including major hyperscalers.
  • Excellent English-language proficiency at least at B1/B2 level.
  • Willingness to travel for short periods in Italy and abroad.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, develop, and tune software solutions and platforms supporting multidomain Cyber Security services.
  • Conduct internal and client-facing continuous improvement by evaluating technologies, configurations, processes, and workflows, and proposing improvements in effectiveness, efficiency, automation, and maintainability.
  • Develop and evolve web applications, backend components, APIs, and custom integrations among systems and platforms, including through React, FastAPI, MongoDB, and REST APIs.
  • Design and develop integration, automation, ETL, and data-orchestration pipelines, including with Dagster or equivalent technologies.
  • Design and develop custom integrations among security platforms, application systems, and data sources, including SIEM, SOAR, and log-management platforms.
  • Serve as a technical reference for clients, internal teams, and technology suppliers or partners, ensuring technical alignment, milestone adherence, and delivery quality.
  • Identify, analyze, and benchmark innovative software, automation, data engineering, AI, and Cyber Security technologies in coordination with other organizational units, conducting Proof of Concepts or Proof of Value.
  • Engineer new services from prototyping through guiding development, and present them effectively to stakeholders and clients.
  • Prepare project documentation and support other Global Cybersec Center units in defining service processes, procedures, and workflows.
  • Provide technical support to the Bid team in preparing national and international tender responses by analyzing requirements, proposing technical solutions, planning projects, and estimating effort.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in SOC environments, Managed Security Services Providers, or Cyber Security projects.
  • Experience with Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge or interest in applying AI to software, data-driven, and Cyber Security use cases.
  • Knowledge of Java, Spring Cloud Gateway, and/or TypeScript.
  • Knowledge of basic technologies and platforms for multidomain Cyber Security.
  • Experience using major cloud hyperscalers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Certifications in Cloud, Software Engineering, DevOps/DevSecOps, or Cyber Security.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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