CYBERSECURITY EXPERT (HYBRID)

CYBERSECURITY EXPERT (HYBRID LISBON OR PORTO)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Lisbon or Porto, Portugal

• ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid

️ Language Requirements: English B2 minimum, with professional communication skills; French is a plus

Seniority: Senior (5+ years)

Sector: Banking

Rate Between €3200 - 3500 RV / €2000 - 2300 CTI

• ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Expert to join an international team focused on identifying vulnerabilities and assessing the security posture of internet-exposed assets.

Working with colleagues in Portugal and France, you will help protect banking systems by monitoring vulnerabilities, coordinating remediation and providing actionable insights to cybersecurity decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability scans on internet-exposed assets.
• Monitor external Security Ratings and coordinate remediation with relevant entities.
• Manage SaaS solutions for vulnerability scanning and security scoring.
• Maintain scanning tools and manage contractual relationships with software vendors.
• Prepare vulnerability reports and present findings to the CISO Board.
• Evaluate solutions that could complement existing security services.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT risk specialists across the organisation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to analyse data, IT systems and cybersecurity risks, particularly in Vulnerability Management and Security Ratings.
• Proficiency in offensive security techniques and security audit methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Power BI and SQL.
• English at B2 level or above, with the ability to participate in meetings and present findings.
• Ability to lead meetings and communicate with different stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and summarising skills, with a rigorous approach and attention to detail.
• Teamwork, adaptability and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Qualys and/or BitSight.
• French language skills.

Ideal Profile

You are a cybersecurity professional with experience in vulnerability management and external security assessments, capable of turning technical data into clear reports and practical recommendations.

You combine attention to detail with strong communication skills and feel comfortable working with security tools, coordinating remediation and presenting findings to cybersecurity leaders.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of cybersecurity topics, including interaction with areas such as incident response and penetration testing.

Questions for Candidates

• What experience do you have scanning internet-exposed assets for vulnerabilities?
• Have you worked with Security Ratings and remediation tracking?
• What is your experience with offensive security and security audit methodologies?
• Have you used Qualys, BitSight or similar tools?
• How have you used Excel, Power BI and SQL to analyse and report security data?
• Do you have experience managing SaaS solutions and software vendor relationships?
• Have you presented findings to CISOs or security committees?
• What are your English and French proficiency levels?
• Are you available for a position based in Lisbon or Porto? When could you start?
• What is your preferred contract model and expected compensation?

How to Apply

Please submit your updated CV, highlighting the tools you have used, your vulnerability management projects and the experience relevant to this opportunity.

CV Keywords

Include only those that reflect your actual experience.

Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, External Vulnerability Scanning, Security Ratings, Offensive Security, Security Audits, IT Risk Management, Internet-Exposed Assets, Remediation Tracking, Qualys, BitSight, SaaS Security Solutions, Excel, Power BI, SQL, Vulnerability Reporting, CISO Reporting, Vendor Management, Security Posture, Information Security, Banking

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