Data Security & Cryptography Expert - Lisbon/Porto

Data Security & Cryptography Expert - Lisbon/Porto
Viseu
Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal

We are recruiting a Data Security & Cryptography Expert to join an international Cybersecurity & Digital Fraud team, in a highly regulated financial environment with strong exposure to
- level security strategy and innovation.

This role combines technical expertise and strategic contribution, focusing on data protection, cryptography, risk analysis and emerging technologies, while working closely with central teams and international stakeholders.

Your Mission

As a Data Security & Cryptography Expert, you will contribute to defining and deploying the Group’s data security and cryptography strategy, supporting multiple entities and participating in innovation initiatives.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Defining security requirements and strategy for Data Security and Cryptography;
  
  
  
  
• Supporting local entities in the implementation of data protection and cryptographic measures;
  
  
  
  
• Analysingsecurity risks, assessing impacts and proposing mitigation measures;
  
  
  
  
• Participating in technical POCs related to data security and cryptography solutions, including emerging technologies;
  
  
  
  
• Assessingthe robustness of architectures, data protection mechanisms and key management;
  
  
  
  
• Defining guidelines for the use of Blockchain within the organization;
  
  
  
  
• Contributing tocrypto agility initiatives and inventory of cryptographic assets;
  
  
  
  
• Performing technology watch and contributing to the internal security community;
  
  
  
  
• Presenting complex security topics to both technical and
  - technical stakeholders (e. G. Legal, Business teams).

What we are looking for

• Higher education in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field;
  
  
  
  
• Solid experience in Data Security and applied Cryptography;
  
  
  
  
• Strong knowledge of:
• Cryptography (at rest, in transit, key management);
  
  
  
  
• Anonymization and data masking techniques;
  
  
  
  
• Data security in cloud environments;
  
  
  
  
• Experience in risk analysis and definition of security requirements;
  
  
  
  
• Knowledgeof frameworks such as ISO 27001 / 27005, EBIOS RM or equivalent;
  
  
  
  
• Interest and/orexperience with emerging technologies (e. G. homomorphic encryption);
  
  
  
  
• Strong communication skills and ability to work transversally with different teams.

Languages

• Fluent English (mandatory)

What we value

• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex topics clearly;
  
  
  
  
• Strong analytical and
  - oriented mindset;
  
  
  
  
• Ease of interaction with technical and
  - technical stakeholders;
  
  
  
  
• Interest in innovation and continuous improvement;
  
  
  
  
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility.