Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

We are a French group with over 28 years of experience, established in Portugal since 2019. Given our extensive expertise and specialized services, we are confident that we can significantly contribute to our customers' business goals and digital transformation journeys.

About the Role

We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join an international cybersecurity and IT risk management team supporting one of Europe’s leading financial institutions. The team’s mission is to strengthen and harmonize cybersecurity practices and IT risk management across multiple entities, ensuring operational resilience and compliance with global standards.

As part of this specialized security team, you will contribute to the analysis, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity framework, working closely with other international teams dedicated to IT risk, digital fraud prevention, and infrastructure protection.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate IT and cybersecurity risks, assess their potential impacts, and propose mitigation measures
• Maintain and update the IT Risk Register
• Review and analyse firewall requests
• Maintain, challenge, and update cybersecurity procedures and documentation
• Execute and document cybersecurity controls to ensure compliance and readiness

Technical Skills

• Network fundamentals
• SWIFT systems and environments
• IT Risk Management
• IT Architecture
• Knowledge of data transfer and messaging technologies such as CFT, MQ, and KAFKA

Language Skills

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• French is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and rigor
• Ability to summarize and simplify complex information
• Proactive attitude and critical thinking