Cybersecurity Control Officer (FR speaker)

act digital; Porto; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

act digital is looking for a Cybersecurity Control Officer to support the execution and continuous improvement of a global cybersecurity program across regions within Porto, Portugal. The role focuses on governance, evidence-based assessments, and regulatory compliance, leveraging advanced reporting tools and AI-enabled solutions.

The ideal candidate translates complex cybersecurity requirements into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders and applies process optimization to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity risks, frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear insights for senior stakeholders.
• Experience in governance, project delivery monitoring, and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks, dependencies, and remediation plans.
• Prepare project documentation, status reports, risk assessments, and executive presentations.
• Coordinate governance committees, including meeting preparation, minutes, and action tracking.
• Act as a key point of contact for assigned projects and stakeholders across regions.
• Identify issues, elevate risks, and support informed decision-making.
• Develop and improve KPIs, dashboards, and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate evidence collection and reporting across cycles.
• Standardize templates, workflows, and reporting practices across regions.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project governance

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

AI/LLM tools

Job description

We're Hiring: Cybersecurity Control Officer

Languages: Fluent English and French

About the Role

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Control Officer to support the execution and continuous improvement of a global cybersecurity program across multiple regions.

In this role, you will contribute to program governance, project delivery monitoring, cybersecurity maturity assessments, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with stakeholders across IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance, ensuring that cybersecurity requirements are properly interpreted, implemented, and evidenced.

You will also play an active role in modernizing program operations by identifying opportunities for process optimization, reporting automation, and the practical application of AI tools.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset, solid cybersecurity knowledge, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

Program Management & Governance

• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks, dependencies, and remediation plans.
• Prepare project documentation, status reports, risk assessments, and executive presentations.
• Coordinate governance committees, including meeting preparation, minutes, and action tracking.
• Act as a key point of contact for assigned projects and stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Identify issues, elevate risks, and support informed decision-making.

Cybersecurity Controls & Assessments

• Collect, review, and challenge evidence of compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Assess cybersecurity maturity and validate the quality and completeness of supporting evidence.
• Coordinate alignment with relevant stakeholders on cybersecurity frameworks and requirements.
• Document reasoned positions on complex or ambiguous requirements.
• Track remediation actions and ensure that identified gaps are addressed.
• Develop and improve KPIs, operational indicators, dashboards, and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate evidence collection, campaign tracking, reporting, and meeting documentation.
• Standardize templates, workflows, and reporting practices across regions and assessment cycles.
• Leverage tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, and AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Cybersecurity & Technical Knowledge

• General knowledge of cybersecurity risks, domains, and program management.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Ability to assess operational controls, challenge evidence, and identify potential risks.
• Good understanding of IT environments, processes, assets, and solutions.
• Ability to bridge business needs and technical requirements.

Tools & Technologies

• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with SharePoint for document and data management.
• Knowledge of Power BI for dashboards and reporting.
• Familiarity with Power Automate and workflow automation.
• Exposure to AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tools, with an interest in identifying practical business use cases.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and information quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, high-level insights.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and assessment cycles simultaneously.
• Proactive mindset, adaptability, and a continuous improvement approach.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, build cross-functional relationships, and drive change.
• French: Fluent

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