Junior Cybersecurity Consultant

Connect Digital; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 17 000 - 19 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible benefits package

Extra day off on your birthday

One additional day off on 24 December/

Two additional days off on holidays

Resumo da oferta

Connect Digital in Lisbon is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Consultant to join a cybersecurity team on a hybrid basis. You will perform security assessments of network solutions, review designs and documentation for compliance, and support governance processes.

Requirements include 1–2 years in cybersecurity or IT audit, knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, English B2, and strong reporting skills along with organization and collaboration abilities.

Qualificações

• 1–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or risk management.
• Basic knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, segmentation, and access control.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and risk assessment methodologies.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and critical reasoning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assessments and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct security assessments of network solutions, projects, and architectures.
• Review technical documentation, including high-level designs, hardening guidelines, user profiles, segmentation plans, and related materials, to verify compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and propose corrective actions or mitigation activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to clarify security requirements and ensure proper documentation of active controls and non-conformities.
• Support the continuous improvement of audit and security governance processes.

Conhecimentos

Network security basics

ISO 27001 familiarity

NIST CSF familiarity

English B2

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Ferramentas

Kubernetes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for a Junior Cybersecurity Consultant to join a cybersecurity team in Lisbon. This hybrid role focuses on audit activities, with a strong emphasis on assessing the security of network and telecommunications solutions. You will help ensure that technical solutions comply with internal security standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, while supporting continuous improvement across audit and security governance processes.

1+ years

Full Time Hybrid

Lisbon (Portugal)

Salary Range*

Job No. 825

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of network solutions, projects, and architectures.
• Review technical documentation, including high-level designs, hardening guidelines, user profiles, segmentation plans, and related materials, to verify compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and propose corrective actions or mitigation activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to clarify security requirements and ensure proper documentation of active controls and non-conformities.
• Support the continuous improvement of audit and security governance processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or risk management.
• Basic knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, segmentation, and access control.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and risk assessment methodologies.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and critical reasoning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assessments and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of telecommunications systems.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Recommended Certifications

• ISO 27001 Auditor, Lead or Internal.
• CompTIA Security+.
• ISC2 SSCP.

Salary & Benefits

• Gross annual salary: €17,000–€18,500, depending on experience and suitability for the role.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Extra day off on your birthday.
• One additional day off on either 24 December or 31 December.

*Salary ranges shown are indicative. Final compensation is determined by experience, seniority, profile fit, and the scope of responsibilities involved.