Head of Cyber Security

Archer Recruitment
16, October 2025
Cibersegurança
Tempo inteiro

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Overview

Executive Search specialising in Technology, Data, Software & Business Change, focusing on securing C-Suite executives & their direct reports across…

Position

Head of Cyber Security – €450 - €550 per day – Remote - 3 month contract

Remote within Portugal | €450–550/day | Immediate Start

A leading publicly listed organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Security Lead on a short term contract to provide immediate operational coverage during a critical period. This role offers the chance to step into a high-impact environment, ensuring security operations remain stable and effective while the Head of Security is on extended leave.

There is no people management required — the focus is purely on hands-on operational security, prioritisation, and maintaining resilience across a lean, fast-moving infrastructure.

  • Responsibilities
  • Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace hybrid
  • Ecommerce infrastructure fully hosted on GCP (with on-call team support)
  • Publicly traded company competing at scale with lean teams
  • Systems are well documented, though not all tools are enterprise-grade
  • Ideal Profile
  • Strong technical security background with experience across SOC 2, GRC, audits, and compliance
  • Comfortable engaging with external auditors (e.g. PwC)
  • Experienced in both compliance and hands-on security work
  • Technical lead experience is advantageous; people management not required
  • Able to quickly gain context and prioritise effectively across teams
  • Details
  • 3+ month contract
  • Fully remote within Portugal
  • Fast interview process (CTO + senior stakeholders, with optional CRO follow-up)
  • Immediate start required

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned security professional to step in and provide critical operational leadership from day one.

  • Seniority
  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type
  • Contract
  • Job function
  • Information Technology
  • Industries
  • Technology, Information and Media

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