Cybersecurity Incident Responder - Entry-Mid LevelContext An international organization based in Lisbon is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Responder to strengthen its capability to detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
The selected consultant will join a small cybersecurity team (3–4 specialists) and support ongoing operational security activities and related projects.Contract Details• Location: Lisbon (onsite)• Contract Duration: 12 months initial contract (programme expected to run up to 4 years)• Requirement: EU nationality mandatory• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in the security field (mandatory)Key ResponsibilitiesCollect, analyze, evaluate, and correlate cyber threat information and events from multiple sources.Detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents in enterprise environments.Manage and escalate security alerts, triggering incident response procedures where required.Mitigate the impact of incidents and restore affected systems to normal operations.Conduct forensic investigations and malware analysis.Handle digital evidence and ensure proper documentation and chain of custody.Prepare structured incident reports and lessons learned documentation.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during incident handling.Support continuous improvement of incident response processes, procedures, and playbooks.Required Knowledge, Skills & ExpertiseMinimum 6 years of professional experience in cybersecurity.Strong hands-on experience in incident response within enterprise environments.Very good knowledge of incident response methodologies and frameworks.Experience with SIEM and EDR tools for investigation and threat correlation.Familiarity with forensic tools and malware analysis techniques.Ability to clearly document technical findings and produce structured reports.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work effectively in a small, team-oriented environment.Excellent command of English (minimum C1 level).
High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.