Cybersecurity Operations & Assurance Specialist Lisboa

Cybersecurity Operations & Assurance Specialist
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Cybersecurity Operations & Assurance Specialist

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Rauva is Portugal’s first
-
- one platform designed for business owners and entrepreneurs to start, run, and grow their businesses. From opening a business account and managing certified invoicing, expenses, and payments to accessing expert accounting services, Rauva brings everything you need into one single place.

Combining
- edge technology with personalized human support, we simplify daily business finances, so entrepreneurs can focus on what truly matters — growing their business. And this is just the beginning, as we're in the process of acquiring the bank Montepio Empresas.

Our achievements say it all:

• Awarded Mastercard For Fintechs Europe 2024
• Winner of the Banking Tech Awards 2024
• Recognized in the Technology Fast 50 2024 by Deloitte
• Winner of the Prémio Navegantes XXI 2024
• Selected by Banco de Portugal for the Finlab Portugal program
• Selected by Unicorn Factory Lisboa
• Honoured as the Tech Innovator in Portugal 2023 by KPMG

Rauva was founded just two years ago in Lisbon, Portugal, and we’ve been on an incredible growth journey ever since. Our team has expanded rapidly, from 40 members last year to 100 today, representing over 10 nationalities and proudly maintaining a workforce that is 47% female.

Your work at Rauva will directly impact thousands of entrepreneurs, as you collaborate with a passionate team of innovators to create
- edge,
- focused products that are transforming the future of Portuguese businesses.

About you:

We are looking for a Security Operations & Assurance Specialist with a
- on,
- oriented mindset and a strong focus on getting things done. You are comfortable working across departments, translating security findings into practical remediation plans, and ensuring they’re implemented and followed through. You are methodical, technically fluent, and ready to take ownership of daily security operations and
- up, while supporting the broader security governance framework.

What's the role:

As a Security Operations & Assurance Specialist at Rauva, you will be responsible for executing and coordinating the response to identified security issues across the organisation. You will work to drive the mitigation of operational security risks. This includes ensuring that any gaps, vulnerabilities, or control deviations are promptly addressed, tracked, and resolved in line with regulatory expectations and internal security policies. In addition, you will contribute to the design and review of security architectures, helping to ensure that new initiatives and systems are developed with security and compliance embedded from the outset. You will play a key role in maintaining an auditable and enforceable security posture across business processes and technology environments.

Your Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate remediation of identified security risks across business systems and internal operations
• Monitor and track risk mitigation efforts, ensuring timely resolution and
  - ready documentation
• Collaborate with ICT, Engineering, and Product teams to embed security requirements into project workflows
• Contribute to the definition and review of secure architecture patterns and design decisions
• Support the development and implementation of security policies and technical control procedures
• Assist in assurance activities (e. g. testing, control validation, internal
  - ups) to confirm risk posture
• Serve as a liaison during audits, providing evidence of operational enforcement and control execution

What’s your ideal background?

• 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, risk assurance, or IT governance
• Exposure to architecture reviews or secure design validation in business or IT project contexts
• Understanding of information security principles across access control, data handling, and system resilience
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e. g. DORA, ISO 27001, NIS2) and their application in operational contexts
• Ability to read or review solution architectures, workflows, or technical diagrams from a security lens
• Strong coordination and documentation skills — capable of translating risks into actions and tracking resolution
• A collaborative and structured mindset, comfortable working across teams without formal authority

What we can offer you:

• Hybrid Policy: 3 days in the office + 2 remote
• Competitive Salary above the industry average
• Leadership Opportunities (chances to lead projects and teams)
• Enjoy
  - site events and getaways to build a strong sense of community
• Access to the latest accounting software and tools
• Opportunities to advance within a rapidly expanding organization that aims to be present throughout Southern Europe in the very near future.

The hiring process for this role:

• MBTI Test
• 1st interview: Intro call with People for culture fit
• 2nd interview: Interview with Hiring Manager
• 3rd interview: Interview with the CEO
• Competencies & Technical Assessment
• Job Offer

Join the Rauva mission to make entrepreneurship easily accessible to everyone.

Be part of Rauva’s mission to make entrepreneurship easily accessible to everyone.

If you’re driven about innovation, excel in a
- paced startup environment, and want to be involved in impactful solutions, Rauva is the place for you. Join us in shaping the future of banking and enabling SMEs to grow and succeed across Europe.

Be part of a groundbreaking journey where innovation meets impact, and help us create something truly pioneer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

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