Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst

Decskill; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Decskill is hiring a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst to perform vulnerability scans and monitor security ratings for worldwide internet-exposed assets. You will analyze risk, support remediation, and manage SaaS tools for vulnerability management and security scoring.

The role requires up to 5 years in cybersecurity or related fields, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Power BI, SQL, Qualys or BitSight. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Vulnerability Management or Security Assessment.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management concepts and security ratings.
• Hands-on with vulnerability management and security assessment activities.
• Proficient with Excel; familiarity with Power BI and SQL.
• Knowledge of Qualys and BitSight is a plus.
• Good English communication and teamwork in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability scans on internet-exposed assets worldwide.
• Manage security ratings and monitor vulnerabilities across assets.
• Analyze vulnerability data and identify cyber risks for remediation.
• Support remediation efforts and track follow-up actions.
• Operate SaaS tools for vulnerability management and security scoring.
• Maintain relationships with cybersecurity vendors and manage contracts.
• Create vulnerability and security posture reports for senior management.
• Evaluate new cybersecurity solutions to complement services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and cybersecurity experts.
• Contribute to IT risk management and security posture improvement.
• Analyze security data using Excel, Power BI and SQL.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IT Risk

Vulnerability Mgmt

Security Assessment

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Qualys

BitSight

Agile

Jira

Confluence

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Qualys

BitSight

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are growing. And we are looking for talented people.

At Decskill, we believe that technological excellence is driven by human talent.

We are an IT consulting company with more than 10 years of consolidated experience in the market, focused on building long-term relationships with both our clients and our people. Today, we are a community of over 800 professionals, working from Lisbon, Porto, and Madrid, contributing to impactful technology initiatives.

As part of the Astek Group, we combine a strong local culture with a global presence, being active in around 23 countries across 4 continents. This allows us to offer an international context, diverse challenges, and long-term career opportunities, while staying close to our teams.

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Analyst!

Responsibilities:

• Perform vulnerability scans across internet-exposed assets worldwide.
• Contribute to the management and monitoring of security ratings for internet-exposed assets.
• Analyse vulnerability and security posture data and identify potential security risks.
• Support different entities in the remediation and follow-up of identified vulnerabilities.
• Manage and maintain SaaS solutions dedicated to cyber vulnerability management and security scoring.
• Maintain relationships with cybersecurity software vendors and contribute to the management of contractual activities.
• Build vulnerability and security posture reports and present key findings to senior management.
• Contribute to the assessment and evaluation of new cybersecurity solutions to complement existing services.
• Work closely with different teams and cybersecurity experts across multiple areas.
• Support transversal cybersecurity activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of the organisation's security posture.
• Analyse security data using tools such as Excel, Power BI and SQL.
• Apply vulnerability management and security rating methodologies to identify and assess cyber risks.
• Contribute to cybersecurity and IT risk management activities.
• Support the identification, analysis and remediation of vulnerabilities affecting critical assets.

Requirements:

• Up to 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Vulnerability Management, Security Assessment or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a similar field.
• Good understanding of IT systems, data and cybersecurity risks, particularly in Vulnerability Management and Security Ratings.
• Knowledge of offensive security concepts, hacking techniques and security audit methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and/or security assessment activities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Power BI and SQL.
• Experience with Qualys and/or BitSight is a strong plus.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity technologies and their practical application.
• Ability to analyse complex information and translate it into clear and actionable insights.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global and multicultural environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead meetings, committees and working sessions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with different stakeholders.
• Adaptability and ability to work in a changing environment.
• Strong ability to synthesise, simplify and communicate complex topics.
• Previous experience working in projects is valued.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, JIRA and Confluence is valued.
• Good level of English.

Are you looking for an environment that values curiosity and commitment? Here, your contribution has real impact and individual growth is taken seriously.

Find with us the right opportunity to grow!

What you can expect from us

• Long-term projects with national and international context.
• Opportunities to grow technically and professionally.
• A people-first culture, focused on transparency and trust.
• Teams that value ownership, collaboration and stability.

Your next challenge might start here.

Decskill is committed to equality and non-discrimination with all our talents. We recruit and promote talent, based on diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality or any other form of discrimination incompatible with the dignity of the human being.