Senior CyberSecurity Specialist (focusing on vulnerability management) Lisboa

Senior CyberSecurity Specialist (focusing on vulnerability management)
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

We are currently hiring a Senior Cyber
Security Specialist (focusing on vulnerability management) based in one of this cities in Portugal (Lisbon or Porto) or open for a relocation to Portugal.
Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of vulnerability management practices across different business areas, ensuring security standards are embedded in every stage of the development and infrastructure lifecycle;
Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and scans using
- standard tools, analyze findings, and coordinate with relevant teams for remediation;
Collaborate closely with
- functional teams (Dev
Ops, QA, IT, Engineering) to integrate secure development and vulnerability detection practices into pipelines and systems;
Develop and maintain automated security checks and processes to ensure continuous monitoring and risk mitigation;
Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, and provide guidance on
- based prioritization and resolution;
Track and report security metrics, including vulnerability KPIs, and contribute to
- level reporting and risk dashboards;
Support internal and external audits, compliance initiatives, and security certifications by ensuring vulnerability management controls are in place and documented;
Educate and raise awareness across teams about secure coding practices, vulnerability risks, and mitigation strategies;
Continuously evaluate and improve vulnerability management tools, processes, and documentation.
Requirements:
+5 years of experience in Cybersecurity or related roles, with a strong focus on vulnerability management ;
Proficient in English (B2) and native in Portuguese ;
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience;
Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and management tools (e. g. , Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, Open
VAS);
Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), Dev
Sec
Ops practices, and CI/CD integration;
Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, CVE, CVSS, and related vulnerability standards;
Experience working with Jira and Confluence for issue tracking and documentation;
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with both technical and
- technical stakeholders;
Ability to thrive in a
- paced, dynamic environment and proactively drive improvements across teams.
P. S. Relocation and visa support included as part of our relocation package – we assist throughout the entire relocation process to ensure a smooth transition. If this offer resonates with your career aspirations and you're ready to embrace an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to seize this opportunity