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Cybersecurity Analyst – External Vulnerability & Attack Surface Management
act digitalPortugal21 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyConsulting

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join an international Assurance & Trust team focused on External Vulnerability Scanning and Attack Surface Management.


You will be part of a dynamic and highly specialized cybersecurity team, working in close collaboration with international stakeholders, ensuring the protection of internet-exposed assets and contributing to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity maturity.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform vulnerability scans on all internet-exposed assets
  • Manage and monitor security ratings for external-facing assets
  • Maintain relationships with cybersecurity software and SaaS solution vendors
  • Manage SaaS platforms for vulnerability scanning and security scoring
  • Build vulnerability and security posture reports and present them to senior cybersecurity stakeholders
  • Contribute to the evaluation and onboarding of new cybersecurity solutions
  • Act as the main point of contact in Portugal for the onshore cybersecurity team


Main Tasks

  • Serve as the primary External Attack Surface Management point of contact for assigned entities
  • Collaborate with solution providers to resolve service issues (support ticket management)
  • Produce and improve vulnerability and security rating reports
  • Analyze, assess, and report cybersecurity risks and their impact to CISOs
  • Build and analyze reports related to vulnerabilities and security ratings
  • Manage administrative tasks on vulnerability scanning platforms (asset management, user access, configuration)


Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of IT systems, data, and cybersecurity risks
  • Solid experience in Vulnerability Management and Security Ratings
  • Knowledge of External Attack Surface Management
  • Offensive Security skills, including proficiency in hacking techniques and audit methodologies
  • Ability to analyze vulnerabilities, assess risk, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders


Language Skills

  • English – mandatory (advanced / fluent)


Hybrid Work: 2/3x in the office (Lisbon/Porto)

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