Cybersecurity Controls & Governance Lead

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

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