Job Title: Regional IT Security Architect
Location: Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal
Work Regime: Full-time & Hybrid
Hybrid regime (2 days in the office and 3 days at home)
Flexible hours (8h/day, start between 7:00-10:00 am and end between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm)
Overview / Summary:
We are looking for a Regional IT Security Architect to implement Group and Regional IT security policies within defined geographies and functional scopes. This role will ensure security, confidentiality, integrity, traceability, and compliance of information systems and data while supporting incident response and contributing to the global security community.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
* Support and implement regional and Group IT security policies and roadmaps.
* Raise awareness of IT security risks among management and users.
* Lead, coordinate, and support deployment of global/regional security solutions.
* Assess IT security risks of business projects and suppliers.
* Contribute to audits, action plans, and compliance with regulations (including GDPR, NIS2).
* Ensure operational protection through vulnerability and patch management.
* Manage security incidents, coordinate response, and conduct post-incident reviews.
* Share knowledge and best practices within the global security community.
Requirements
Mandatory Requirements:
* Education: Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
* Experience: 5+ years in IT Security, 3+ years in a similar role.
* Certifications: Ideally CISA, CISSP, or ISO 27001 LI/LA.
* Strong knowledge of ISO 27001/27002/27005, NIST CSF, Data Privacy/GDPR, NIS2.
* Experience with infrastructure and security tools (Antivirus, Proxy, Firewall, IDS/IPS, EDR).
* Strong communication and incident management skills.
* Languages: Professional communication skills in English
Complementary Requirements:
* Experience with enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
* Familiarity with COBIT, CMMI, ITIL.
* Strong analytical, rigorous, and structured approach.
* Ability to evangelize security principles to directors and executives.
Important: Our company does not sponsor work visas or work permits. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.
Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and match the profile requested by our clients will be contacted.
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