Junior Information Security Analyst - Protect & Detect (Faro)

Horizon Financial Services; Faro; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

Horizon Financial Services in Faro, Portugal, is seeking a Junior Information Security Analyst to protect sensitive information. You will work with senior analysts to assess risks, conduct security audits, and implement measures to safeguard data.

You will ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, perform vulnerability scans, monitor for breaches, and support security trainings for staff while adapting to evolving threats in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of information security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the senior analysts to develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Monitor systems for any suspicious activity or breaches.
• Investigate security incidents and provide recommendations for remediation.
• Perform vulnerability scans and penetration testing.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends.
• Provide training for employees on information security best practices.

Skills

InfoSec concepts

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

Horizon Financial Services in Faro, Portugal, is seeking a Junior Information Security Analyst to protect sensitive information. You will work with senior analysts to assess risks, conduct security audits, and implement measures to safeguard data.

You will ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, perform vulnerability scans, monitor for breaches, and support security trainings for staff while adapting to evolving threats in a collaborative team.