10 days ago
Rome, ItalyEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Analyze cloud and on-premise infrastructure security to identify gaps and improve the overall security posture.
- Assess and manage network and data security measures addressing unauthorized access, data theft, service exposure, and compliance.
- Define security requirements for services and infrastructure using industry standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure security requirements are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Automate infrastructure security, secure service and resource deployments, and security controls using infrastructure-as-code, tools, and libraries.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience.
- Familiarity with infrastructure components including databases, virtual machines, virtual networks, file storage, and key, secrets, and certificate management services, preferably in Azure.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust, the CIA triad, CIS Controls, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, authentication, authorization, and encryption.
- Knowledge of infrastructure security mechanisms including RBAC, firewalls, next-generation firewalls, EDR, and IPS/IDS.
- Familiarity with infrastructure attack surfaces and common attacks such as DDoS, phishing, and malware.
- Knowledge of Azure shared responsibility, Azure resources and services, Defender for Cloud, Azure Firewall, SIEM/SOAR, Sentinel, or Splunk.
- Knowledge of at least one programming language and object-oriented programming, such as Java, Python, or C#, plus a scripting language such as PowerShell, batch, or Bash.
- Knowledge of an infrastructure-as-code tool such as Terraform.
- Knowledge of English and ability to communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Professional development through targeted training, Microsoft and industry partnerships, and numerous certification opportunities.
- Flexible and smart-working programs.
- Personalized benefits including discounts, services, and corporate well-being programs.
- The posting lists annual base salary ranges of €25,200–€32,800 for level 4 and €28,000–€40,000 for level 3 under the applicable Italian collective agreement.
About Avanade
Avanade is the world’s leading expert on Microsoft. Trusted by over 7,000 clients worldwide, we deliver AI-driven solutions that unlock the full potential of people and technology, optimize operations, foster innovation and drive growth. As Microsoft’s Global SI Partner we combine global scale with local expertise in AI, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and ERP to design solutions that prioritize people and drive meaningful impact. We champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, ensuring our work benefits society and business.