Cybersecurity Engineer

Porto

About the Position

We are looking for a hands-on Cybersecurity Cloud Engineer to support and improve the security posture of our Microsoft Azure environments.

This is a for a project in Maia, 3x/week at the office.

This role is technical and practical, focused on cloud security fundamentals, identity, architecture, and risk mitigation, in a context with a limited security tooling stack. We value critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to build security by design, rather than dependence on multiple security products.

Responsibilities

Cloud Security

• Support the security of Azure cloud environments (IaaS and PaaS).
• Assess existing cloud architectures and identify technical security risks.
• Contribute to the design of secure cloud architectures (networking, isolation, access control).
• Work closely with Cloud, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams.

Identity & Access Management

• Support identity and access security in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Contribute to the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and least privilege.
• Review authentication events and access patterns.

Security Monitoring & Incident Support

• Support the analysis of security incidents related to cloud and identity.
• Work with available logs and telemetry (cloud, identity, application).
• Collaborate with internal teams or external SOC partners.
• Help improve detection and visibility over time.

Vulnerability Management & Hardening

• Identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in cloud workloads.
• Recommend and follow up on hardening actions.
• Support risk prioritization based on real technical impact.

Automation & Security-by-Design

• Support basic security automation (scripts, policies, templates).
• Contribute to security-by-design practices in new cloud services.
• Promote secure configuration as part of day-to-day cloud operations.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Cloud, or Infrastructure roles with a strong security focus.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Solid understanding of:
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Cloud security fundamentals
  • Networking security concepts
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working in environments with limited security tooling.

Nice to Have

• Experience with: Scripting (PowerShell, Python), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), Containers (AKS, Container Apps)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience in enterprise or regulated environments
• Certifications: AZ-500, Microsoft Security or Azure certifications, Cloud Security certifications

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to explain technical risks in simple terms.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive and autonomous working style.
• Continuous learning mindset.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on a project in Maia, 3x/week at the office
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

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