Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist - EU Institution

Leonardo Belgium is seeking a Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist to support a prestigious European institution in strengthening its resilience against emerging technology threats .

You will join a newly established, cross‑functional cybersecurity team focused on assessing and mitigating risks related to next‑generation technologies , including artificial intelligence (AI) and post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) .

This role sits at the intersection of threat intelligence, research, and security architecture , making it ideal for professionals who are curious about future cyber threats and want to work on forward‑looking security challenges in a scientific and innovation‑driven environment.

Job Specifications

• Location of Delivery : On‑site (Ispra, Italy )
• Remote work from a close location allowed for off‑site tasks
• Type of contract: Freelance
• Contract duration : Up to 720 days
• Urgent need : Early application heavily encouraged

As a Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist , you will act as a key contributor to the development of emerging technology security capabilities , with a strong focus on anticipating and analyzing future threats.

You will:

• Develop and maintain forward‑looking threat intelligence related to emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, next‑gen attack vectors)
• Build and maintain a centralized threat modeling repository mapping risks to systems, assets, and projects
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis for innovative and research‑driven IT environments
• Collaborate with incident response teams, penetration testers, and IT departments to improve security posture
• Contribute to the design of resilient and secure architectures
• Produce security guidelines, recommendations, and technical documentation for stakeholders
• Present findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Experience / Education / Certification Requirements

• 6+ years of overall experience in ICT , including at least 3 years in cybersecurity
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (minimum 2 years after secondary education )
• At least one certification in cybersecurity or threat intelligence (or equivalent experience)

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment
• Autonomous, proactive, and able to adapt to evolving technologies
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Team‑oriented with strong collaboration skills

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, threat modeling, and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience in cybersecurity analysis within complex or research‑driven environments
• Understanding of security challenges related to AI systems and large language models (LLMs)
• Awareness of emerging threats in areas such as quantum computing and advanced automation
• Ability to translate technical risks into clear, actionable recommendations
• Experience writing structured technical documentation and reports

What’s in it for you?

• Work on cutting‑edge cybersecurity topics (AI, quantum, future threats)
• Join a newly created strategic initiative within a major EU Institution
• Contribute to the protection of high‑impact research and innovation projects
• Long‑term collaboration under a European framework contract
• Exposure to a multicultural, scientific, and forward‑thinking environment

Once we receive your CV, we will evaluate it carefully. Should there be a match for this or any other position at Leonardo Belgium , we will be in touch with you. In case there is no match now, we will make sure to keep your CV in consideration for future vacancies!