Information Security Officer

At KWAN, we don't just offer jobs - we provide platforms for growth, harnessing your unique skills, passions, and professional background to place you in a project that lets your talents shine. But we don't stop there: we provide continuous support throughout your career journey, collaborating and evolving together, constructing a brighter future one step at a time.
Currently, we are seeking an exceptional Information Security Officer thrives on complex challenges, and is ready to seize this fantastic opportunity.

Responsibilities:
- Lead the deployment and maintenance of security tools to support cyber threat detection, incident response, and attack surface reduction efforts;
- Conduct a gap analysis to prioritize and develop security controls and tools;
- Assist in vulnerability management and interfacing with the different technical teams when necessary;
- Ensure ownership of all security certifications and adherence to security compliance standards;
- Educating the company and employees on important compliance requirements;
- Training staff in compliant data processing and storage;
- Conducting audits to ensure compliance and addressing any potential issues proactively;
- Acting as an organization's data protection and privacy officer;
- Serving as the point of contact between the company and supervisory authorities;
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee the operation of new security solutions to manage evolving threat landscapes;
- Provide guidance and assistance to ensure timely completion of global security initiatives;
- Manage security technologies such as firewalls, endpoint protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions;
- Supervise and manage cloud security solutions;
- Generate reports, dashboards, and metrics for the security operations team and present findings to senior leadership.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field;
- +5 years of work experience in managing a security operation team;
- Hands-on experience implementing IT security controls including firewalls, SIEM platforms, Network Access Control (NAC), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), DLP, IPS/IDS, encryption, authentication, tokenization, XDR/EDR tools, and desktop virtualization security (e.g., CrowdStrike, CyberArk, Workspace One; Palo Alto Firewall Suite, Microsoft Defender);
- Profound knowledge of security technologies including firewalls, endpoint protection, DLP, and SIEM systems;
- Fluent level of English mandatory;
- 100% remote in Portugal.

Offer:
- Empowering Work Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, safe, and respectful work environment where every voice matters;
- Tailored Career Advancement: Leverage our comprehensive career development program, structured meticulously to fuel your professional growth;
- Continuous Learning: Engage in a variety of tech meetups and webinars, designed to keep you at the forefront of the industry;
- Community and Fun: Participate in exciting company events, from movie nights and trivia games to dinners and our annual summer gathering. We believe in work-life integration and encourage team-building and networking.

If this offer resonates with your career aspirations and you're ready to embrace an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to seize this opportunity. Apply fearlessly by sending your resume to  https://rupeal.typeform.com/to/ol4gTH?opportunity=Sara%20Sousa&channel=ITJobs Let us together shape the future of tech!