Job Description

Cloud and Core IT Cybersecurity Architect

Location

Porto, Portugal (Hybrid)

Role Mission

As a Cloud and Core IT Cybersecurity Architect, you will be responsible for designing and securing both cloud (Azure) and core IT environments. You will translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant architectures, ensuring security-by-design across digital platforms, including Data and AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define technical and functional security requirements for major cloud initiatives
  
• Architect and secure Azure Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory environments using Zero Trust principles
  
• Secure Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) including DLP, sensitivity labels, and retention policies
  
• Lead security architecture for Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Management across multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android)
  
• Secure enterprise endpoints (Windows 11, Linux)
  
• Design and secure on-prem infrastructure (servers, virtualization, storage, backup)
  
• Contribute to the definition and rollout of security policies, standards, and guidelines
  
• Lead cloud security projects (requirements, solution selection, implementation)
  
• Support stakeholders in deploying secure solutions aligned with business needs
  
• Assess risks and define mitigation measures prior to go-live
  
• Analyze security impacts of business and IT requests and propose appropriate solutions
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
  
• Master's degree is a plus
  

Experience

• 3 to 6+ years of experience in Information Security (consulting, audit, or architecture)
  
• At least 2 years of experience in public cloud environments (Azure preferred)
  

Technical Skills

• Strong background in networks, systems, databases, and applications
  
• Solid experience with Microsoft security ecosystem (Entra ID, M365, Intune)
  
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles
  
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies (ISO 27005, eBIOS, etc.)
  
• Understanding of cloud and on-prem security architectures
  

Certifications (Nice to have)

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AZ-500, AZ-30x, SANS SEC545)
  
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001)
  

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams
  
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach
  

Languages

• Fluent in English
  
• French is a plus