Senior Cyber Defence Manager

About us

Sky is atech media company that makes entertainment and connectivity a personal, simple, and limitless experience.

Our motto isWe Believe in Better: we believe people deserve the very best, and every day we innovate to create value and make our customers’ lives easier.

As part ofSky Group and theComcast family, we operate in an international environment driven by continuous innovation and supported by world-class technology that enables us to reach millions of people every day.

With anIP-first approach, we design cutting-edge technology platforms, including Sky Stream, Sky Q, Sky Glass and NOW, integrating premium content, trusted and around-the-clock news coverage, and major sporting events into a simple and intuitive ecosystem.

We connect with audiences across the country throughour free-to-air channels - TV8, Cielo and Sky TG24 - and go beyond entertainment with Sky Wifi and Sky Mobile, delivering ultra-fast connectivity both at home and on the go.

This is how we bring the joy of a better experience, guided by our values:

• Creative. We are ambitious and innovative, embracing new technologies and leveraging insights to stay one step ahead while continuously raising the bar for our customers.
• Welcoming. We are inclusive, collaborative, and respectful, creating a strong sense of belonging.
• Simplifying. We focus on what truly matters, set clear priorities, bring clarity, and remove complexity.

Do the right thing. We build a culture rooted in clarity, fairness, and trust through transparent processes and decisions that people can rely on.

Ruolo: Senior Cyber Defence Manager

Lead and continuously evolve the organization’s Cyber Defense and Security Operations capabilities to protect critical business services, customer data, digital platforms, and corporate assets. The role is accountable for the operational execution of the Cyber Security strategy, ensuring effective threat detection, response, exposure reduction, and cyber resilience across Sky Italy.

As a senior leader within the Cyber Security organization, the role drives operational excellence, security innovation, and continuous improvement while supporting business transformation, regulatory compliance, and risk management objectives. The position acts as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders during cyber incidents and strategic security initiatives.

What you’ll do:

• Lead Security Operations and Cyber Defense activities across the organization.
• Oversee the end-to-end detection, investigation, containment, and recovery processes for cyber incidents.
• Drive the evolution of security monitoring and automation capabilities to improve operational effectiveness and cyber resilience.
• Establish and maintain a risk-based Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) program to proactively identify and reduce security exposure.
• Manage Security Operations Center (SOC) services, ensuring appropriate coverage, service quality, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Technology, Digital, Data and Product teams locally and at Group level
• Ensure continuous improvement of security controls through threat intelligence, lessons learned, purple teaming, threat hunting, and attack simulation activities.
• Support executive reporting and decision-making through meaningful cyber risk and operational security metrics.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience leading Cyber Security Operations, Security Operations Centers (SOC), or Cyber Defense teams.
• Strong background in incident response, threat detection, and cyber resilience.
• Experience managing complex security programs, vendors, and strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive organizational change.
• Experience working with executive stakeholders and communicating cyber risks in a clear and business-focused way.

Good understanding of:

• Security Operations and Threat Detection.
• SIEM, EDR/XDR, and Security Monitoring technologies.
• Security Automation and Orchestration platforms.
• Vulnerability and Exposure Management.
• Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting.
• Cloud and enterprise security environments.

Leadership skills

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• People leadership and talent development.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Executive communication and reporting.
• Crisis management and decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to lead large-scale transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 7+ years of experience in Cyber Security leadership roles.
• Experience operating in complex, highly regulated, and customer-focused environments.
• Relevant industry certifications are considered a plus.

What we offer:

For Employees Covered by the Private Radio and Television Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL), the salary starts from: €68.000.

Contract type: Permanent

The actual compensation package will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and specific skills.The role is also eligible for the annual incentive scheme.

At Sky, we are committed to providing a healthy, stimulating workplace that supports individual needs, both professionally and personally.

With this in mind, we created Sky4You, our wellbeing programme designed to support employees through the different stages of life. Examples of the benefits available include:

• Free access to Sky’s TV services through Sky Q or Sky Stream
• Sky Wifi and Sky Mobile at exclusive employee rates
• Private health insurance, extendable to family members and cohabiting partners
• Life and accident insurance coverage
• Complimentary access to the company gym (Milan office only)
• Financial support for new parents and caregivers
• Free tax return assistance
• Meal vouchers

These benefits are complemented by initiatives focused on mental, physical and financial wellbeing, summer camps and language courses for employees’ children, as well as a wide range of exclusive discounts and special offers.

Hybrid Working

Hybrid working that truly works. Depending on your role, you can benefit from up to 12 days of remote working per month, giving you the flexibility to focus without distractions. When you're in the office, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate, co-create and make decisions in unique spaces designed to help you perform at your best.

Our Milan hub is located in Rogoredo, in the Santa Giulia district, just a few minutes’ walk from Milano Rogoredo Station (M3 Rogoredo FS, regional and high-speed rail services, and the suburban railway network). The area is also well served by bus connections. The campus is easily accessible by car and motorcycle, thanks to its convenient links to the city's main transport routes.

At Sky Campus, you'll find two cafés, a company restaurant, the Sky Cinema, and a variety of collaborative spaces dedicated to innovation and the sharing of ideas. The surrounding area also offers additional cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and a wide range of amenities.

Learning & Development:

At Sky, we invest in your growth. We believe that internal mobility is a powerful driver of professional development and offer opportunities to explore new roles and career paths within the company.

Through Sky Learn, our learning platform, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities, digital content, and upskilling and reskilling programmes designed to help you grow, evolve, and build your future career.

Social Impact & Inclusion

At Sky, we believe in people. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively support wellbeing and ensure equal opportunities for all, including people with disabilities and those protected under applicable legislation.

As part of this commitment, we host employee networks such as Body&Mind, LGBTQ+, Women@Sky, and Parents&Carers. These voluntary communities bring colleagues together to share experiences and promote initiatives focused on wellbeing, inclusion, and female empowerment.

Every day, we work to create a positive and lasting impact on the communities around us through Sky Cares volunteering initiatives, Sky Up digital education programmes, and the immersive company visit experiences offered by the Academy Studios.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an extraordinary career and become part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to meet you! At Sky, ideas become experiences for millions of people.

Sky is committed to attracting and supporting talent in all its forms. All applications, including those from candidates belonging to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99, will be considered in line with our principles of equal opportunity and inclusion, without discrimination of any kind. Sky Italia is committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory recruitment process.

In line with this commitment and with Legislative Decree 96/2026, Sky Italia does not request or collect information regarding candidates’ previous compensation or employment classification, either during interviews or through direct contact and/or third parties involved in the recruitment process.