The IT security Specialist, part of CSO Area, will work within the Security team defining the IT/Cyber security regulations and monitoring/supporting its implementation. In addition, he/she supports the cyber security strategy through the identification of necessary solutions to be implemented to cover the identified risks and lead their delivery according to a group approach. Main tasks: - Monitoring the status of implementation of strategy and regulation at local level; - Supporting, as Project Manager, the delivery of the cyber security strategy in some specific areas (e.g. endpoint protection, data protection) coordinating different stakeholders and in line with needs coming from different units; - Execution of security assessments, based on leading information security standard (ISO 27001:2013, ISF etc), in order to evaluate maturity levels and main security risks; - Identification and evaluation of best of breed IT security solutions to be adopted; - Support the information sharing about security; - Support the reporting to the Top Management of the security state of the art; - Monitoring changes on the security landscape in terms of emerging risks, regulatory compliance, new technologies and cross industry/national cyber security initiatives. The role implies frequent contacts at an international level with Generali Group companies in the different countries and regions where the Group operates. - Specific experience in financial services industry would be a plus - Degree-level education (Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent) - Solid technical knowledge and experience on security technologies (like Endpoint protection, Mobile Security, Data Protection, IAM/IAG, Cloud Security, etc.) and on cyber security capabilities (SIEM, CERT, Threat intelligence etc.) - Experience as project manager in the implementation of security solution - Certifications on Information Security (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO27001, CISA, ISO22301, GSEC, CEH, CSX etc.) would be a plus - Knowledge of main Information Security standards and framework (ISO27001, ISO22301, ISF, NIST, COBIT etc ) - Ability to work in large international security projects - Advanced problem solving, analytical and communication skills - Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team - Excellent written and oral English language skills