Associate Consultant

VikingCloud; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VikingCloud is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our team in Portugal on a remote basis. The role offers career progression within a dynamic, international growth-focused company.

You will contribute to security projects, coordinate with multiple teams, and deliver client-ready documentation and remediation guidance. Ideal candidates have 2 years in IT or information security, a Bachelor’s in Information Security, and a plan to obtain two security certifications within 36 months.

Qualifications

• 2 years of IT or Information Security experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security or related field.
• Must be able to obtain two security certifications within 36 months of starting.
• DBS Check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform project tasks with minimal supervision and coordinate with teams on large projects.
• Collect and organize documentation and artifacts for projects.
• Create detailed, professional documentation for clients and contribute to project deliverables.
• Recommend remediation for security policies and review technical controls.
• Understand information systems, including servers, virtualization, and databases.
• Familiar with standards like PCI, HIPAA, Data Privacy, ISO 27001/27002.
• Support Information Security Programs, Business Continuity Planning, and Change Control.
• Travel as needed to support clients and projects.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal form.

Skills

IT/InfoSec experience

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Associate Consultant

Location: Portugal Remote

About VikingCloud

VikingCloud delivers cybersecurity and compliance solutions that simply work. Our expert-led approach combines proven technology and AI-driven insights with dedicated support—keeping businesses secure, audit-ready, and uninterrupted.

VikingCloud is trusted by over 4 million business locations in 70+ countries to stop threats before they stop business, so they can work on what matters most. For more information, visit www.vikingcloud.com and follow us at www.linkedin.com

This Position

We have an immediate vacancy for a full-time Associate Consultant. This position offers the right candidate the opportunity for career progression within a dynamic international growth focused company.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform project tasks without the need for direct supervision
• Ability to collect and organize documentation and artifacts for projects
• Assist and coordinate with multiple teams on large scale projects
• Contribute a significant piece of a project deliverable
• Ability to create detailed, professional documentation to be delivered to clients
• Ability to create and recommend remediation for components of security policies. Provide specific recommendations for a client’s business or technical issues. (Example: lack of or enforcement of a password policy.)
• Understanding of basic Information Systems including but not limited to servers, virtualization, infrastructure systems, client-server architecture and databases with the ability to review technical controls
• Understanding of multiple standards and regulatory areas including, but not limited to: PCI, HIPAA, Data Privacy, Cyber Risk and ISO 27001/27002
• Understand the creation, management, and oversight of Information Security Programs, Business Continuity Planning and Change Control Functions for Information Services
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications
• Ability to travel to support business and client requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communications

Qualifications

• Required: 2 years of IT or Information Security experience
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree, Information Security
• Must be able to obtain two security certification such as CISSP, QSA/QPASP, CISM, CISA, CCNA, CCDA, CCSA, GIAC, within 36 months of starting in this position at VikingCloud
• Due to the nature of our clients’ work, this role requires DBS Check

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or opinion, medical condition, status as a veteran, and/or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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Employment Disclaimer: This position is advertised on behalf of Conectys Portugal (also known as Arcowave Portugal, Lda.), who will be the sole employer for all successful candidates. Conectys Portugal will be responsible for all employment legal obligations, employment protections, and employment remuneration and benefits. No employment relationship will exist with any other party involved in the recruitment process.

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