IT Security Operations Specialist - Porto, Hybrid Porto

IT Security Operations Specialist - Porto, Hybrid
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

IT Security Operations Specialist - Porto, Hybrid

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Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for security incidents requiring advanced investigation and resolution;
• Conduct
  - dive forensic analysis and
  - hunting activities to detect and mitigate sophisticated threats;
• Support the SOC team and external Tier 1 & Tier 2 analysts by providing expertise on complex security incidents;
• Enhance and refine incident response playbooks, ensuring effective collaboration across all security layers;
• Align incident response efforts with cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001.

• Administer and optimize security tools, including SIEM, EDR/XDR (Microsoft Defender), firewalls, vulnerability management, email and identity security solutions;
• Ensure seamless integration of security tools with IT and cloud environments for continuous monitoring and threat detection;
• Maintain security policies, configurations, and automation rules to improve operational efficiency and reduce false positives;
• Manage log sources, data ingestion pipelines, and correlation rules within SIEM to enhance security visibility.

• Analyze threat intelligence feeds and proactively adjust defenses based on evolving attack techniques;
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments, collaborate with IT teams, and track remediation efforts to mitigate risks;
• Perform proactive
  - hunting activities to identify potential security gaps before they are exploited;
• Ensure compliance with patch management policies and security best practices.

• Work closely with IT infrastructure, cloud, and development teams to align security operations with business objectives;
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity awareness program, focusing on training IT staff involved in security operations;
• Support audits and compliance efforts by providing necessary security operations data and insights;
• Engage with external SOC partners, MSSPs, and threat intelligence providers to enhance security capabilities.

• Stay current on cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices to continuously improve security operations;
• Identify opportunities for security automation (SOAR) and orchestration to improve incident response efficiency;
• Collaborate on
  -
  - concept initiatives for new security tools and methodologies;
• Contribute to security policies, standards, and procedures to strengthen security operations.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field;
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or security administration;
• Language: Fluent Portuguese & English.

• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewalls, and security automation tools.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Security solutions.
• Proficiency in threat intelligence, forensic analysis, and malware analysis.
• Strong understanding of network security, log analysis, and cloud security.
• Experience with vulnerability management solutions.
• Scripting knowledge (Power
  Shell, Python) for security automation is a plus.
• Certifications: CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst, or equivalent.
• Travel: Possible, mainly in Europe.

If you meet these conditions and would like to join an innovative organization that continuously invests in training its talents, send us your application.

All our recruitment and selection processes are based on equal opportunities, valuing the competence and potential of each person and ensuring that no candidate is discriminated on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion or physical condition.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Strategic Management Services