We are looking for aSecurity Engineerto work remote in Portugal, who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!
About KWAN
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.
What is this challenge about:
Manage and improve thevulnerability management lifecycle, from identification to closure
Operate scanning tools for servers, endpoints, cloud, and containerized environments
Analyse and prioritize vulnerabilities, collaborating with asset owners for remediation
Develop dashboards, metrics, and reports for vulnerability status and risk exposure
Supportcompliance initiativessuch as ISO *****, NIS2, and internal audits
Collaborate with DevSecOps and Infrastructure teams toautomate scanning and patch validation
Participate inthreat and vulnerability assessmentsfor new systems and integrations
Does it sound exciting?
What we are looking for
3–5 years incybersecurity engineering, vulnerability management, or system hardening
Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, OpenVAS)
Solid knowledge ofLinux, Windows, and cloud security (AWS, Azure)
Strong analytical and communication skills in English
Experience withticketing or risk tracking systemsfor remediation
Familiarity withproject management practices or methodologies
Bachelor's degree inInformation Security, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred: certifications such asCompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and experience inmultinational or enterprise environments
Fluent in English (Mandatory).
Availability to workremote in Portugal(must be already residing in Portugal)
Do you meet most of the position requirements?
Then grab this opportunity and apply now!
What we offer
• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
• A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.
Some Words From Our Colleagues
"At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I'm working for and that what I'm doing aligns with my career aspirations."
- Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
Grab this opportunity, apply now!