Data Security Expert

A leading European organization is strengthening its teams in the areas of cybersecurity IT risk management and digital fraud prevention.
This position is part of a global Cybersecurity & Digital Fraud department working from Portugal as an extension of the central team.

A leading European organization is strengthening its teams in the areas of cybersecurity IT risk management and digital fraud prevention.
This position is part of a global Cybersecurity & Digital Fraud department working from Portugal as an extension of the central team.

Main Mission

Support Enterprise Security activities with a strong focus on Data Security and Cryptography contributing to defining standards assessing risks and guiding internal entities on secure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define security requirements and strategy for data security and cryptography across the group.
• Support subsidiaries in implementing data protection and cryptographic measures.
• Analyze security risks and recommend additional countermeasures.
• Participate in technical POCs involving new and emerging technologies.
• Conduct technology research and contribute to internal security community development.
• Work on topics such as:
  • Data protection at rest and in transit data masking anonymization.
  • Cryptography in private public and hybrid cloud environments (Azure AWS IBM O365).
  • Cryptographic key management (HSM CKMS secret management).
  • Digital signatures.
  • Security for Data Science environments (Data Labs Big Data).
  • Postquantum cryptography and cryptoagility.

Key Tasks

• Assess the robustness of system designs and data protection mechanisms.
• Develop guidelines for the use of Blockchain technologies.
• Collaborate with expert groups in cryptography and data security.
• Guide projects toward the best data security techniques depending on the use case.
• Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation measures.
• Define security requirements for data protection and cryptography.
• Suggest approaches for cryptographic asset inventory and cryptoagility.

Qualifications :

• IT risk and cybersecurity knowledge.
• Understanding of cryptography concepts and enterprise-level applications.
• Basic knowledge of quantum computing and its security implications.
• Awareness of the current cybersecurity landscape.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001 NIST CIS.

Language Requirements

• English (mandatory).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Active listening and synthesis ability.
• Ability to inspire and foster engagement.
• Experience leading meetings or committees.
• Critical thinking.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time