Job Description

Hiire is supporting a leading Portuguese technology company operating in a highly specialized and regulated sector, recruiting a CIS Security Manager to join its team.

EID is a leading high-tech company based in Portugal, operating primarily in the Defence sector. With a strong track record and deep expertise in electronics and communications, the company designs, manufactures, and supports advanced, high-performance solutions for complex and demanding environments.

Operating in highly specialized markets, EID is driven by a continuous focus on innovation. Its growth is grounded in the ability to develop and deliver technologically advanced products tailored to meet specific customer needs.

At the core of EID’s success is its team of highly skilled professionals, with a strong concentration of engineers in electronics, software, and communications. Their expertise and experience play a key role in shaping the company’s capabilities and ongoing evolution.

What You’ll Do

As a CIS Security Manager, you will be responsible for defining, implementing and overseeing EID’s information security strategy, ensuring the protection of information assets, compliance with applicable regulations and alignment with business and defence requirements. You will act as a key interface between IT, Engineering, Compliance and Management, promoting a strong security culture across the organization.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Define, implement and maintain EID’s Information Security Management System (ISMS);

• Ensure compliance with applicable security standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001, NIS/NIS2, defence-related requirements);

• Develop, review and enforce information security policies, procedures and controls;

• Identify, assess and manage information security risks and vulnerabilities;

• Monitor security incidents, coordinate response actions and lead incident management processes;

• Oversee third-party and supplier security requirements and assessments;

• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments and support external audits and certifications;

• Promote security awareness and training initiatives across the organization;

• Report on security posture, risks and KPIs to management;

• Work closely with IT, Engineering, Legal and HR teams to ensure security is embedded in processes and projects.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field;

• Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality;

• Analytical mindset with a risk-based approach;

• Ability to translate technical security topics into business language;

• Proactive, structured and detail-oriented;

• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders;

• Capable of managing priorities and responding effectively under pressure;

• Motivated to continuously improve security maturity and practices.

Additional skills:

• 3–5 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar roles;

• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.);

• Experience with risk management, incident response and security governance;

• Understanding of network, systems and application security principles;

• Experience working in regulated or high-security environments (industry, defence, critical infrastructure) is a plus;

• Professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor) are valued;

• Good communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience.

• Flexible working solutions and a people-focused culture.

• 22 vacation days plus 2 additional company days.

• Day off on your birthday.

• Private health insurance.

If you’re excited about working on complex systems and contributing to innovative communication and network solutions, we’d love to hear from you.