Cyber Security Engineer

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????️ Cyber Security Engineer & System Accreditation Support

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About the Role

At wBrain, we are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join an international project supporting the Academy Learning Environment (ALE).

This role focuses on developing and maintaining security architecture documentation, supporting system accreditation, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The position requires a hands-on professional with deep technical expertise and strong analytical and documentation skills.

• Key Responsibilities
• Deliver services in an agile and iterative model, organized into weekly sprints with defined deliverables and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and maintain system descriptions for ALE systems, including network connections, physical locations, and hardware/software inventories.
• Define and implement the Security Accreditation Plan (SAP), ensuring the system meets accreditation requirements for operational readiness.
• Conduct High-Level Security Risk Assessments (SRA) to identify assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations.
• Create and maintain System-Specific Security Requirement Statements (SSRS), aligning controls with applicable policies and standards.
• Develop and update Security Operating Procedures (SecOPs) for both administrators and end users, covering areas such as privilege management, patching, logging, data handling, and secure usage.
• Design and document Security Test and Verification Plans (STVP) to validate control effectiveness and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Capability (TeC) team to support accreditation, audits, and continuous improvement of security practices.

• Requirements
• Valid Security Clearance (NATO Secret or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security Engineering within complex or enterprise-level environments.
• Proven background in:
• Designing and implementing secure, scalable solution architectures.
• Applying and managing technical, physical, and procedural security controls.
• Conducting risk assessments and leading incident response activities.
• Supporting or leading system accreditation processes.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Experience producing documentation such as SOPs, security guidelines, and technical manuals.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Desirable
• Experience working with NATO or NCI Agency environments.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 or equivalent standards.
• Familiarity with configuration, risk, and documentation management tools.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance assessments.
• Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.

• Opportunity Details
• Location: Oeiras, Portugal (Hybrid)
• Start Date: January 2026
• Engagement Model: Freelance / Technical Assistance
• Duration: Approx. 46 sprints (long-term project)
• Security: NATO Secret Clearance required

???? Interested?

Send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line:

Cyber Security Engineer – Accreditation Support