Cryptography Cybersecurity Expert

As a Cryptography Cybersecurity Expert at PrimeIT, you strengthen cybersecurity teams within the financial sector. You define security requirements and strategies for cryptographic solutions, assess data protection mechanisms, support risk analysis activities, and contribute to the evolution of cybersecurity practices across a large international organization. This is a senior-level role based in Lisbon or Porto.

What you'll do

• Define security requirements and strategy for cryptography and data security
• Support business entities in implementing cybersecurity and cryptographic security measures
• Analyze and evaluate security risks, impacts and propose mitigation measures
• Assess the robustness of security architectures, designs and data protection mechanisms
• Contribute to technical Proofs of Concept for security solutions
• Provide guidance on the use of cryptography, anonymization and masking techniques depending on business needs
• Write and validate risk assessments and define appropriate countermeasures
• Contribute to the inventory of cryptographic assets and crypto-agility initiatives
• Perform technological watch and share cybersecurity knowledge with the community
• Promote best practices around encryption, key management and data protection

What you bring

• Strong experience in cybersecurity and IT risk management
• Advanced knowledge of cryptography concepts and practices
• Experience with encryption at rest and key management solutions
• Knowledge of data protection mechanisms and security architecture
• Experience with security risk analysis and mitigation strategies
• Ability to translate business requirements into security requirements
• Strong IT knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity frameworks
• Fluent or professional proficiency in English (mandatory)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to simplify complex topics
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Knowledge sharing and teamwork attitude
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders

What we offer

• Salary base of €1,750 to €3,500
• Food allowance
• Flex benefits

About PrimeIT

PrimeIT is an international organization operating in the financial sector, seeking specialized cybersecurity expertise to strengthen and evolve its security practices.