Senior IT Security Engineer (Remote)

Connect Digital; Portugal; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross annual salary €31,000–€36,000

Employment contract

Flexible benefits package

Health insurance

Extra day off on birthday

2 additional days off (24/31 December)

Job summary

Connect Digital in Portugal is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to join one of our projects. You will contribute to security operations, incident response, and architecture, collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to strengthen threat detection and automate security controls.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with SIEM (Splunk preferred), vulnerability management, and security monitoring across complex IT environments, plus strong English communication and the ability

Qualifications

• Academic background in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or IT, or equivalent experience.
• Solid experience in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering or Security Operations.
• Hands-on in incident investigation and Incident Response.
• Knowledge of SIEM technologies, IDS, security monitoring and log analysis.
• Experience with Detection Engineering and developing detection rules.
• Familiarity with Splunk or similar SIEM solutions.
• Understanding of Security Architecture and security controls.
• Experience with Vulnerability Management and remediation processes.
• Scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell or Bash.
• Strong English communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and investigate complex cybersecurity incidents with effective response.
• Improve security monitoring and threat detection across environments.
• Develop and optimize SIEM detection rules to reduce false alerts.
• Work with SIEM, IDS, and security monitoring platforms to identify threats.
• Support design and implementation of security architectures and controls.
• Identify weaknesses and contribute to risk analysis and remediation.
• Develop scripts and automation to streamline security operations.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and IT teams to integrate security practices.
• Provide recommendations on access management and infrastructure protection.
• Document security procedures and share knowledge with the team.
• Evaluate security solutions with stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security Operations

Incident Response

Detection Engineering

Security Architecture

Vulnerability Management

Scripting & Automation

English Proficiency

Education

CS/IT degree

Tools

Splunk

IDS

SIEM Tools

Job description

Connect Digital is a technology consulting company dedicated to delivering robust and innovative solutions for organizations operating in complex and business-critical environments. We collaborate with national and international clients, supporting transformation initiatives across technology, data, and business operations.

We are currently looking for a Senior IT Security Engineer to join one of our projects in Portugal.

This opportunity is aimed at experienced cybersecurity professionals with a strong technical background in Security Operations, Incident Response, Detection Engineering, and Security Architecture.

You will contribute to the development and improvement of security capabilities, working closely with technical teams to strengthen threat detection, respond to security incidents, implement effective security controls, and drive automation across complex IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and investigate complex cybersecurity incidents, supporting effective response, containment, and remediation activities.
• Improve security monitoring and threat detection capabilities across different technologies and environments.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize SIEM detection rules, ensuring effective monitoring and reducing unnecessary alerts.
• Work with SIEM, IDS, and security monitoring platforms to identify suspicious activities and potential threats.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security architectures and technical controls.
• Identify security weaknesses and contribute to vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and remediation.
• Develop scripts and automation solutions to streamline security operations and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and IT teams to integrate security practices into existing systems.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding access management, security risks, and infrastructure protection.
• Contribute to security procedures, technical documentation, and operational improvements.
• Share technical knowledge and provide guidance to other security professionals.
• Work with internal stakeholders and technology partners to evaluate security solutions and improve existing capabilities.
• Keep up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Academic background in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Solid professional experience in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, or Security Operations.
• Strong hands‑on experience in security incident investigation and Incident Response.
• Good knowledge of SIEM technologies, IDS, security monitoring, and log analysis.
• Experience in Detection Engineering, including developing and improving detection rules and security use cases.
• Experience with Splunk or similar SIEM solutions will be highly valued.
• Knowledge of Security Architecture and implementation of security controls.
• Experience with Vulnerability Management, security assessments, and remediation processes.
• Understanding of network, endpoint, identity, and infrastructure security.
• Experience with scripting and automation, using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex security issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of technical challenges, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication skills and experience sharing technical knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Good level of English, both written and spoken.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications will be considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• Gross annual salary between €31,000 and €36,000, depending on experience and seniority.
• Employment contract.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Health insurance.
• Extra day off on your birthday.
• One additional day off on either 24 December or 31 December.
• Opportunity to work on challenging cybersecurity projects within international and business-critical environments.