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Infrastructure, IT and Security Director

On-site in Vila Franca de Xira·Added 5 days ago (last checked 30 Oct)

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Vila Franca de Xira
Languages: Portuguese
Experience: 5+ years

Skills

Nice to have

ISO 27001

This job advert was originally written in Portuguese.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience;
Minimum of 5 years of IT experience in a corporate environment, of which at least 3 in technical leadership or team coordination roles;
Proven experience in network and server architecture;
Solid knowledge of information security: defense in depth, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, endpoint security (MDM and EDR);
Knowledge of frameworks such as CIS Controls, NIST CSF, or ISO 27001, and of GDPR and breach notification obligations;
Experience in budget and vendor management;
Risk-based vision, prioritizing what most reduces risk;
Clear communication of risks and costs;
Language Skills: Fluent Portuguese and professional English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Integration into a multidisciplinary and innovative team;
Stable contractual relationship and remuneration according to demonstrated experience;
Possibility of professional evolution and growth in a constant learning environment.

The role

We are looking for an Infrastructure, IT and Security Director to lead the technical team.

Reporting directly to Management, the selected professional will lead and develop a technical team, ensuring that the infrastructure keeps pace with the continuous growth of the business.

What you'll do

Lead and develop a team;
Define and execute the infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity roadmap, aligned with business priorities;
Manage the department budget, prepare investment proposals, and establish priorities;
Define and enforce IT and information security policies proportionate to the company's size and ensure vulnerability management;
Coordinate the security incident response: procedures, essential playbooks, escalation, direct technical intervention, and communication with Management;
Support Management in complying with data protection obligations (GDPR, including breach notification) and assess the applicability of NIS2 and frameworks such as CIS Controls or ISO 27001;
Maintain the backup and recovery strategy, with recovery objectives (RTO and RPO);
Promote a security culture: periodic training, phishing simulations, and reporting channels.

Requirements

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CCNP Security, CompTIA Security+, or Microsoft SC-300 and AZ-500 are an advantage;