Platform Cybersecurity

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future.From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI.We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Platform Cybersecurity & Requirements Engineer to join our R&D team in Tognana, ItalyWe are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer with deep expertise in industrial embedded systems, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance to strengthen our R&D team.This role is essential to ensure that our platform-level architecture meets evolving cybersecurity requirements, in particular the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).Your mission will be to bridge internal security requirements with vendor-provided capabilities, ensuring full alignment with corporate compliance and product development needs.This role requires solid system-level thinking, cybersecurity expertise, and the ability to drive requirements engineering across organizational and supplier boundaries.What kind of work will you be doing?- Define and manage cybersecurity requirements for our embedded platform, aligning internal needs with vendor-provided documentation and capabilities- Serve as technical interface with external hardware suppliers, ensuring CRA-related obligations are clearly defined, documented, and tracked- Conduct gaps analysis between corporate cybersecurity expectations and supplier deliverables- Ensure compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) by:- Translating legal and regulatory obligations into actionable engineering requirements- Tracking the lifecycle of security measures (from risk identification to mitigation and verification)- Supporting technical documentation and regulatory reporting (e.g., vulnerability handling, secure-by-design declarations, SBOMs)- Contribute to threat modeling, risk assessment, and cybersecurity risk classification- Collaborate with firmware/software teams, legal/compliance, QA, and suppliers on secure boot, firmware updates, vulnerability response, secure communications- Define and maintain internal checklists and conformance matrices for platform-level cybersecurity governanceWhat will make you successful?- Degree in a STEM field, such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Automation- Proven experience with industrial platforms or control systems, ideally based on PLCs, embedded Linux controllers, or gateway devices- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity for embedded and industrial systems, including:- Secure boot, signed firmware updates, secure communications- Threat modeling and risk-based mitigation strategies- Understanding of supply chain security and SBOM management (CycloneDX)- Solid understanding of EU cybersecurity regulations, including:- Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)- IEC *****, ISO *****, NIS2, and related standards- Familiarity with requirements engineering, traceability tools, and structured documentation- Ability to interface with vendors and assess technical security documentation- Fluent in English, both spoken and written- Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to security-by-design principlesIf YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environmentThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.OUR CORE PRINCIPALSSafety.Integrity.Respect.Teamwork.Diversity & Inclusion.OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES- Customer Focus- Operational Excellence- High-Performance Culture- Innovation- Financial StrengthOUR BEHAVIORS- Own It- Act With Urgency- Foster a Customer-First Mindset- Think Big and Execute- Lead by Example- Drive Continuous Improvement- Learn and Seek Out Development#LI-AK1#J-*****-Ljbffr