IT Resilience & Cybersecurity Consultant

Descrição do trabalho

We are looking for an IT Resilience & Cybersecurity Consultant to join our Client's team on a hybrid working model.

ℹ️ This role requires onsite presence 2–3 times per week in Lisbon, Porto, or Braga.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Support the assessment of technological risks by identifying system, process, and IT architecture vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to the evaluation of IT systems to detect risks, weaknesses, and critical points related to business continuity.
• Assist in the definition and implementation of cybersecurity and IT Disaster Recovery strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Participate in the design and documentation of disaster response and recovery plans, including technologies, processes, and human resources.
• Identify suitable recovery strategies for various scenarios (e.g., system failure, data loss, infrastructure outage, ransomware).
• Support the creation of governance models with clear roles, responsibilities, and communication flows related to security and operational resilience.
• Collaborate on the development of operational and technical procedures (e.g., architecture diagrams, process flows, checklists).
• Participate in and support test exercises, simulations, and tabletop drills to validate and continuously improve implemented measures.
• Work closely with IT, information security, business continuity, and compliance teams to promote an integrated approach to organizational resilience.
• Monitor trends and best practices in cybersecurity, IT resilience, and disaster recovery, proposing improvements based on recognized standards and frameworks.

• Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT projects, ideally involving business continuity, disaster recovery, or incident management.
• Solid understanding of system architectures, networks, and critical infrastructures (on-premises and cloud).
• Ability to assess technological risks and identify critical dependencies in information systems.
• Practical knowledge of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and its application in recovery planning.
• Experience producing technical documentation: plans, operational procedures, process flows, diagrams.
• Familiarity with IT disaster recovery tests, tabletop exercises, and incident simulations.
• Strong collaboration skills to work across infrastructure, security, business, and compliance teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail in formal documentation.
• English & Portuguese proficiency: B2+ level (mandatory).

• Valued Skills:
• Knowledge of standards/frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-34.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ITIL, CompTIA Security+).
• Previous participation in IT Disaster Recovery projects.
• Experience in hybrid environments (on-premises + cloud, especially Azure or AWS).

• Why Join Us?
• Employment: Indefinite Contract from the start.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your well-being.
• Hybrid Work Model: 2 days on-site, 3 days remote.
• Continuous Learning: Access to a Udemy Business subscription with thousands of workshops and courses.
• Team Culture: Collaborative and innovative work environment.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment, submit your CV!