Cyber Security Officer

Hexa Consulting; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A consulting firm in Lisbon is seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security Officer with over 10 years of expertise to lead security initiatives for top-tier clients. The ideal candidate will have strong client-facing skills and hands-on experience with advanced security technologies, ensuring the protection of critical systems while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or risk management.
• Expertise in cyber risk management, security governance, compliance, and incident response.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity technologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary security advisor for the client.
• Develop and implement security policies and compliance programs.
• Lead cyber risk assessments and vulnerability management.
• Oversee security operations and incident response.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Client-facing communication

Risk management

Security governance

Incident response

Security architecture design

Leadership

Tools

SIEM

IAM

Network security

Endpoint security

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security Officer with 10+ years of expertise to work closely with our client’s security teams, ensuring the protection of their critical systems, data, and infrastructure. This role requires a strategic leader who can design, implement, and oversee cybersecurity frameworks while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and mitigating risks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary security advisor for the client, driving cybersecurity initiatives and best practices.
• Develop and implement security policies, risk management frameworks, and compliance programs aligned with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
• Lead cyber risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and ensure robust defenses.
• Oversee security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response to protect against evolving cyber threats.
• Collaborate with client IT, DevOps, and leadership teams to integrate security into business processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage SIEM, firewalls, EDR, IAM, DLP, and other cybersecurity technologies to maintain a secure environment.
• Lead security awareness programs, training client teams on cybersecurity best practices and response strategies.
• Stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats, recommending and implementing proactive solutions.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, industry-specific security requirements, and internal risk frameworks.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or risk management.
• Strong client-facing experience, with the ability to communicate security concepts to both technical and executive audiences.
• Expertise in cyber risk management, security governance, compliance, and incident response.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, IAM, network security, endpoint security, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven track record in security architecture design, policy implementation, and security audits.
• Proficiency in threat intelligence, forensic analysis, and security automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are highly preferred.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive security initiatives within a client environment.

Why Join This Project

• Work with top-tier clients, helping them strengthen their security posture and compliance.
• Lead cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies in a high-impact, strategic role.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in cybersecurity governance.

If you are a seasoned Cyber Security Officer with a strong background in governance, compliance, risk management, and security operations, we invite you to apply and help our clients protect their critical assets.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Banking