Information Security Officer (ISO)

NextGen Workforce Lda; Portugal; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Workforce Lda seeks an Information Security Officer to oversee security in demanding environments and support Swiss clients in strengthening governance and regulatory compliance. The role is based in Portugal and performed remotely, requiring collaboration with internal teams and external partners to implement robust security structures.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security, fluency in German and English at C1 level, and deep knowledge of ISO 27001 ISMS and related

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in information security.
• German C1 and English C1 (mandatory).
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001, ISMS and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with FINMA requirements, NIS2 and audit requirements.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.
• Experience in regulated environments such as finance, energy or healthcare.
• Knowledge of cloud security and modern IT architectures.
• Experience with internal and external audit processes as well as external auditors.
• Structured, self-reliant and dependable way of working.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and monitoring of security standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIS2 and relevant FINMA requirements
• Conducting risk analyses and deriving concrete measures
• Planning, managing and supporting internal and external audits, assessments and certifications
• Advising management and specialist departments on security, compliance and audit topics
• Monitoring security incidents and defining incident response processes
• Collaboration with internal teams, customers and external partners to ensure a holistic security approach
• Supporting Swiss companies in implementing robust and practical security structures

Skills

Information security

Risk analysis

Audits & compliance

Security governance

Education

CISSP

CISM

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Job description

As an Information Security Officer, you are responsible for information security in demanding customer environments and support Swiss companies in further developing their security and compliance structures.

The position is based in Portugal and is performed remotely. You will work in a professional environment with high quality standards and contribute to the sustainable implementation of security standards, governance requirements and regulatory requirements.

• Location: Portugal (Remote)
• Experience: At least 5 years in information security

Responsibilities:

• Implementation and monitoring of security standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIS2 and relevant FINMA requirements
• Conducting risk analyses and deriving concrete measures
• Planning, managing and supporting internal and external audits, assessments and certifications
• Advising management and specialist departments on security, compliance and audit topics
• Monitoring security incidents and defining incident response processes
• Collaboration with internal teams, customers and external partners to ensure a holistic security approach
• Supporting Swiss companies in implementing robust and practical security structures

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in information security (mandatory)
• German C1 and English C1 (mandatory)
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001, ISMS and regulatory requirements
• Experience with FINMA requirements, NIS2 and audit requirements
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
• Experience in regulated environments such as finance, energy or healthcare
• Knowledge of cloud security and modern IT architectures
• Experience with internal and external audit processes as well as external auditors
• Structured, self-reliant and dependable way of working