The FBK Cyber Security Centre (CS) develops digital technology and cyber security to foster collaboration between the various stakeholders through a combination of IT risk management techniques (in order to develop highly innovative security solutions that will mitigate vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of attacks) as well as trust management techniques (to improve the interaction between people and technology). As part of the FBK mission, which aims to achieve results of scientific excellence and to produce an impact on society, the Center's mission is to make these techniques available to the largest number of organizations, including SMEs, which account for a substantial part of the EU economy but lack cybersecurity expertise. To this end, integrating automated cyber risk assessment support with trust management that will have the ability to produce operational suggestions to assist ICT solutions designers, developers and administrators in their daily activities is critical.
The Digital Solutions and IT Infrastructure Service (SSDIT), included in the Infrastructure and Platforms area, carries out the design, implementation and monitoring of IT infrastructures through a "security by design" approach to protect data and prevent threats. It also ensures the operation of the network and its connected devices, supporting researchers in implementing the systems needed to pursue their projects with the motto "Working safely, easily, from any place, at any time, with any device, in the same way".
The required figure will be placed within the Joint Lab for Cybersecurity, a shared internal hub between the Center for Cybersecurity and the Digital Solutions and IT Infrastructure Service, active since January 1st, 2025. It represents both a first-response task force in the event of incidents and a unified service for training, consulting, and support with custom solutions to common problems, according to the Zero Trust approach, at combined research and production level deriving from internal vertical expertise in digital identity management, risk assessment, cloud-native security, applied cryptography, and administration of complex IT systems. Its objective is to experiment methods to increase incisiveness and proactivity in the field of cybersecurity, and at the same time act as a test bed for the future export of the model as a service to be offered to other provincial bodies and to the local productive sector.
FBK actively seeks diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is also committed to promoting gender equality. To promote the inclusion of disabled staff as per law 68/99, the Foundation is available and interested in evaluating the applications received for technical-scientific domains that do not correspond exactly to this call.
Job Description
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and interconnected systems, cybersecurity has emerged as an essential aspect of our digital existence. This open call invites creative solutions to tackle the growing risks to our personal information and sensitive data. As hackers grow increasingly sophisticated, it is essential that we remain proactive in creating strong cybersecurity measures to safeguard ourselves and our information. To improve its overall cybersecurity posture and the resilience of the wider national and European digital ecosystem, FBK is looking for a candidate to work in the Joint lab for Cybersecurity and support the definition, implementation, and validation of a security and privacy by design approach in Zero Trust Architectures in the context of FBK digital infrastructure.
The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in research tasks, rather than being limited to repetitive red and/or blue team activities.
Job Requirements
The Ideal Candidate should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields;
- A foundational understanding of the main problems and solutions in the field of cybersecurity including: pentesting, red teaming, blue teaming, purple teaming, hardware pentesting, risk management and general awareness in the field of cyber security
- Critical thinking and a marked attitude to learning and thinking outside the box in the domain of CyberSecurity;
- Knowledge in IT Infrastructures, cloud and edge computing, device and operating systems management;
- Proficient Italian listening, and advanced Italian talking/writing;
- English proficiency, specifically Cambridge B2 level or above;
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to achieve assigned objectives;
- Good communication and relational skills.
Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:
- Master degree in cybersecurity-related disciplines or equivalent experience;
- High level of cyber-hygiene.
Employment
Type of contract: fixed-term contract
Working hours: full-time (38 h per week)
Start date: July 2025
Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extending the contract depending on funding
Gross annual salary: from about € 29.500 to € 34.850, depending on the background and the expertise of the candidate
Workplace: Povo, Trento (Italy)
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, social security (SANIFONDS), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees. More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/
Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form (https://jobs.fbk.eu/). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format):
- Detailed CV;
- Motivational letter.
Application deadline: June, 3rd 2025
Please read our Recruitment Regulations before completing your application.
For further information or technical issues regarding the application, please contact the People Innovation for Research Department at jobs@fbk.eu.