CYBERSECURITY AUDITOR – SENIOR (HYBRID)

CYBERSECURITY AUDITOR – SENIOR (HYBRID LISBON or PORTO)Portuguese company hires for hybrid position📍 Location: Lisbon or Porto, Portugal⚠ Candidates must already live in Portugal🗣️ Language Requirements: Fluent in English and French🕓 Experience Levels: 6+ years of experience💡 Setor: Banca⚠ Instructions: Please send your CVs in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success_____________________________________________________________Role OverviewWe are seeking experienced Cybersecurity Auditors to join a growing international Cybersecurity & Digital Trust team. The selected professionals will play a key role in conducting security audits, assessments, and third-party evaluations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and identifying risks that may impact information systems and business continuity.This is a hands-on, analytical, and highly visible role within a global cybersecurity function, focused on improving resilience and ensuring that the organization remains compliant with the latest cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity audits of internal subsidiaries and third parties in accordance with internal policies, frameworks, and regulations. Evaluate security controls, systems, and processes to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps. Perform risk assessments, configuration reviews, and automated control testing. Provide clear, actionable recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity posture. Prepare and deliver detailed audit reports and executive summaries to senior management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Stay current with emerging cyber threats, standards, and technologies, ensuring audit practices remain effective and up to date. Participate in on-site and remote audits; travel will be required (primarily within Europe, occasionally to the US and APAC).Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT audit, preferably within the banking or financial sector. Proven experience with third-party risk management and outsourcing audits. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Relevant certifications highly valued (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001/27005). Hands-on experience conducting IT security audits, vulnerability assessments, and configuration reviews. Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) and regulatory standards. Proficiency in using automated audit tools, scanning software, and scripting for controls validation.Language Requirements English: Fluent (C1 – mandatory) French: Fluent (C1 – mandatory)Soft Skills Excellent oral and written communication abilities. Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical information. Confident leading meetings, committees, or audit workshops. Skilled at negotiation and stakeholder management. Ability to interpret governance frameworks and design transversal audit processes. Highly proactive, structured, and adaptable in a dynamic international environment. Capable of driving change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.KeywordsCybersecurity Audit IT Risk Management Third-Party Risk NIST ISO 27001 CISA CISM CISSP Vulnerability Assessment Governance Risk & Compliance Audit Methodologies Europe Lisbon Porto Hybrid#CI