IT Resilience & Cybersecurity Consultant Lisboa

IT Resilience & Cybersecurity Consultant
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

We are looking for an IT Resilience & Cybersecurity Consultant to join our Client's team on a hybrid working model.

ℹ This role requires onsite presence 2–3 times per week in Lisbon, Porto, or Braga.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the assessment of technological risks by identifying system, process, and IT architecture vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to the evaluation of IT systems to detect risks, weaknesses, and critical points related to business continuity.
• Assist in the definition and implementation of cybersecurity and IT Disaster Recovery strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Participate in the design and documentation of disaster response and recovery plans, including technologies, processes, and human resources.
• Identify suitable recovery strategies for various scenarios (e. g. , system failure, data loss, infrastructure outage, ransomware).
• Support the creation of governance models with clear roles, responsibilities, and communication flows related to security and operational resilience.
• Collaborate on the development of operational and technical procedures (e. g. , architecture diagrams, process flows, checklists).
• Participate in and support test exercises, simulations, and tabletop drills to validate and continuously improve implemented measures.
• Work closely with IT, information security, business continuity, and compliance teams to promote an integrated approach to organizational resilience.
• Monitor trends and best practices in cybersecurity, IT resilience, and disaster recovery, proposing improvements based on recognized standards and frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT projects, ideally involving business continuity, disaster recovery, or incident management.
• Solid understanding of system architectures, networks, and critical infrastructures (on-premises and cloud).
• Ability to assess technological risks and identify critical dependencies in information systems.
• Practical knowledge of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and its application in recovery planning.
• Experience producing technical documentation: plans, operational procedures, process flows, diagrams.
• Familiarity with IT disaster recovery tests, tabletop exercises, and incident simulations.
• Strong collaboration skills to work across infrastructure, security, business, and compliance teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail in formal documentation.
• English & Portuguese proficiency: B2+ level (mandatory).

Valued Skills:

• Knowledge of standards/frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-34.
• Relevant certifications (e. g. , ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ITIL, Comp
  TIA Security+).
• Previous participation in IT Disaster Recovery projects.
• Experience in hybrid environments (on-premises + cloud, especially Azure or AWS).

Why Join Us?

• Employment: Indefinite Contract from the start.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your
  - being.
• Hybrid Work Model: 2 days
  - site, 3 days remote.
• Continuous Learning: Access to a Udemy Business subscription with thousands of workshops and courses.
• Team Culture: Collaborative and innovative work environment.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment, submit your CV!