Junior Information Security Analyst

Work corp; Funchal; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Flight tickets

Job summary

Work corp in Funchal, Portugal, is seeking a Junior Information Security Analyst to join our security team and help protect our systems and data from cyber threats.

The role focuses on vulnerability assessments, log analysis, incident response, and policy development, with a pathway toward certifications such as Security+, CEH or CISSP. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required, and the company offers visa sponsorship and international flight support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH or CISSP preferred.
• Knowledge of information security principles and technologies.
• Familiarity with Nessus or QualysGuard vulnerability scanners.
• Experience with log management tools (Splunk, ELK) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication to explain technical topics to non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Monitor security logs and events to detect suspicious activity.
• Investigate incidents and mitigate impact.
• Develop and implement security policies and controls.
• Stay updated on threats to recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security measures.
• Provide training on information security best practices.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Log analysis

Threat monitoring

Security policies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Nessus

QualysGuard

Splunk

ELK stack

Job description

Information Security Analyst vacancy in Funchal Portugal

Junior Information Security Analyst

Location: Funchal, Portugal

We are excited to offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Junior Information Security Analyst in our company. As a key member of our information security team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our company's sensitive data and systems from potential cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential security risks.
• Monitor and analyze security logs and events to detect any suspicious activities.
• Investigate security breaches, incidents, and incidents reported by users, taking necessary actions to mitigate the impact.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and vulnerabilities in order to recommend appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure proper implementation of security measures across all systems.
• Provide training and support for employees on information security best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH or CISSP are preferred.
• Knowledge of information security principles, methodologies, and technologies.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus or QualysGuard.
• Experience with log management tools like Splunk or ELK stack is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey technical information to non-technical users.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of 1500$ per month for this position.

Benefits

• In addition to the salary, we also provide free visa sponsorship and flight ticket for international candidates.