Senior Security Architect & Engineer Porto

Senior Security Architect & Engineer
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Senior Security Architect & Engineer | Remote

We’re looking for a Senior Security Architect & Engineer who thrives at the intersection of strategic thinking and
- on technical execution.

If you're passionate about building secure systems and love diving into architecture and rolling up your sleeves for
-
- day operations, this role is
- made for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Security Architecture

Design secure, scalable architectures across IT, OT, and cloud environments.

Ensure seamless integration of security solutions with internal and
- facing systems.

Recommend and evaluate
- edge security frameworks and technologies.

Implement robust identity and access controls: RBAC, MFA, SSO, and least privilege. Security Engineering

Apply hardening standards and secure baselines to systems and cloud services.

Automate processes to optimize efficiency and reduce manual tasks.

Conduct and support vulnerability assessments and patch implementations.

Champion Dev
Sec
Ops practices in CI/CD pipelines and
-
- code.

Security Operations

Work alongside SOC and IT teams on threat detection and incident response.

Engage in root cause analysis and help drive
- incident improvements.

Maintain and improve IR and disaster recovery plans.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

Identify and mitigate IT security risks proactively.

Ensure compliance with NIS2 , GDPR , ISO 27001 , NIST , and IEC 62443.

Contribute to policy development,
- party security reviews, and audits.

Collaboration & Communication

Act as a trusted advisor for technical and
- technical stakeholders.

Influence strategic
- making through
- level guidance.

Represent security in architecture boards and steering committees.

✅ What We're Looking For

8–12 years of cybersecurity experience across architecture and engineering.

Proven expertise in designing secure cloud and IT infrastructures.

Strong
- on knowledge of Azure , AWS , or OCI.

Familiar with tools like SIEM , EDR , vulnerability scanners, and
- native security.

In-depth understanding of IAM , SSO , MFA , PAM , and access reviews.

Experience with GRC tools and risk assessment frameworks.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related fields.

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly valued.

Experience with NIS2 is a strong advantage.

Work Mode

- 100% Remote

Key Traits We Value

✅ Deep technical
- how in engineering & cloud

✅ Strategic mindset with a
- on attitude

✅ Clear and persuasive communicator

✅ Resilience and adaptability in a changing threat landscape

Sound like your kind of challenge? Let's talk.

This is your opportunity to drive real impact while working with international teams on
- edge security initiatives.

Apply now or connect directly to learn more!