IT Security Lead

Hiire is helping a Renewable Energy company hire an IT Security Lead for its office in Matosinhos.

Your mission:

Are you ready to be the shield and the sword for a dynamic growing group Were looking for a technically strong and people-oriented professional to help define implement and evolve our information security strategy. This is a high-impact cross-functional role where youll grow alongside the business: protecting our assets ensuring operations run smoothly and staying ahead of an ever-evolving threat landscape. Youll be a central security reference collaborating with every team top-tier vendors and external security entities.

What youll do:

• Drive the Security Domain: Youll lead the Cybersecurity area ensuring our security strategy is aligned with business goals and the IT Directors vision.

• Develop the Team: Support the recruitment mentoring and growth of the security team. Youll help build a strong security-first culture across the entire Group.

• Contribute to Strategy: Collaborate with the IT Director to shape future projects and security investments driving continuous improvement in our security posture.

• Defend & Respond: Monitor and manage asset-related risks to guarantee our information is confidential integrated and available 24/7.

• Threat Hunter: Coordinate threat intelligence gathering implement mitigation steps and manage security incidents and emergencies including regular testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Guardrail Creator: Ensure compliance with local and international laws best practices and regulations. Develop and maintain clear effective security policies and procedures.

• Tech Implementer: Design deploy and manage security solutions that are both protective and practical. Youll work with core tools like SIEM and vulnerability scanners across the full risk lifecycle.

• External Networker: Maintain relationships with SOCs suppliers and security entities and support security awareness and training across the Group.

What you should bring:

• A degree in Computer Engineering Networks or a similar field;

• Specialized technical training in Cybersecurity;

• Key Certifications (or equivalent mastery):

  • Cisco (CCNP or higher)

  • Fortinet NSE (PCP or higher)

  • Splunk (Cybersecurity Defense Analyst or Enterprise Security Certified Admin)

  • Proven skills in Penetration Testing / Ethical Hacking

  • Expertise in Operating System security at the administration level (Windows and Linux)

• Solid hands-on experience with SIEM vulnerability management and other security platforms;

• Experience leading or mentoring others with a genuine interest in growing as a people leader;

• Good knowledge of risk management incident response and information security best practices;

• Experience contributing to or implementing security policies and controls;

• The ability to communicate complex issues clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders;

• A sense of ownership and the confidence to take initiative and make informed decisions;

• Exposure to regulated industries and security audits is a plus;

• A proactive mindset: you think ahead and flag risks before they become problems.

What we offer:

• Join a stable growing group with significant local and global impact;

• A highly visible role with strategic responsibility and genuine autonomy;

• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment obsessed with innovation;

• Directly shape the Groups entire cybersecurity future;

• Main office in Matosinhos with occasional travel abroad to visit other sites of the company.