System Administrator / Vulnerability Management Specialist

Hexa People; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexa People is seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Specialist to strengthen the organisation's security posture. You will manage the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle and collaborate with Infrastructure, Systems, Network and Applications teams to remediate findings.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in vulnerability management or cybersecurity operations, hands-on experience with Rapid7, and solid knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, and Active Directory.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Vulnerability Management Specialist to join a cybersecurity team and play a key role in strengthening the organisation's security posture.

In this role, you will manage security vulnerabilities across IT infrastructure, assess risks and work closely with technical teams to ensure effective remediation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle, from identification to resolution.
• Analyse and prioritise vulnerabilities using Rapid7 and other security assessment sources.
• Coordinate remediation activities with Infrastructure, Systems, Network and Application teams.
• Support system hardening and security improvements across Windows and Linux environments.
• Monitor remediation progress and contribute to security compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; Spanish language skills are an advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in vulnerability management, infrastructure security or cybersecurity operations.
• Hands‑on experience with vulnerability management tools, preferably Rapid7, together with solid knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory and system hardening.
• Knowledge of SCCM and/or Intune, networking and security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and DORA; familiarity with QRadar and SQL Server is advantageous.