IT Security Lead

Hiire is helping a Renewable Energy company hire an IT Security Lead for its office in Matosinhos.

Your mission:

Are you ready to be the shield and the sword for a dynamic, growing group? We're looking for a technically strong and people-oriented professional to help define, implement, and evolve our information security strategy. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you'll grow alongside the business: protecting our assets, ensuring operations run smoothly, and staying ahead of an ever-evolving threat landscape. You'll be a central security reference, collaborating with every team, top-tier vendors, and external security entities.

What you'll do:

• Drive the Security Domain: You'll lead the Cybersecurity area, ensuring our security strategy is aligned with business goals and the IT Director's vision.

• Develop the Team: Support the recruitment, mentoring, and growth of the security team. You'll help build a strong security-first culture across the entire Group.

• Contribute to Strategy: Collaborate with the IT Director to shape future projects and security investments, driving continuous improvement in our security posture.

• Defend & Respond: Monitor and manage asset-related risks to guarantee our information is confidential, integrated, and available 24/7.

• Threat Hunter: Coordinate threat intelligence gathering, implement mitigation steps, and manage security incidents and emergencies — including regular testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Guardrail Creator: Ensure compliance with local and international laws, best practices, and regulations. Develop and maintain clear, effective security policies and procedures.

• Tech Implementer: Design, deploy, and manage security solutions that are both protective and practical. You'll work with core tools like SIEM and vulnerability scanners across the full risk lifecycle.

• External Networker: Maintain relationships with SOCs, suppliers, and security entities, and support security awareness and training across the Group.

What you should bring:

• A degree in Computer Engineering, Networks, or a similar field;

• Specialized technical training in Cybersecurity;

• Key Certifications (or equivalent mastery):

  • Cisco (CCNP or higher)

  • Fortinet NSE (PCP or higher)

  • Splunk (Cybersecurity Defense Analyst or Enterprise Security Certified Admin)

  • Proven skills in Penetration Testing / Ethical Hacking

  • Expertise in Operating System security at the administration level (Windows and Linux)

• Solid hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability management, and other security platforms;

• Experience leading or mentoring others, with a genuine interest in growing as a people leader;

• Good knowledge of risk management, incident response, and information security best practices;

• Experience contributing to or implementing security policies and controls;

• The ability to communicate complex issues clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders;

• A sense of ownership and the confidence to take initiative and make informed decisions;

• Exposure to regulated industries and security audits is a plus;

• A proactive mindset: you think ahead and flag risks before they become problems.

What we offer:

• Join a stable, growing group with significant local and global impact;

• A highly visible role with strategic responsibility and genuine autonomy;

• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment obsessed with innovation;

• Directly shape the Group’s entire cybersecurity future;

• Main office in Matosinhos, with occasional travel abroad to visit other sites of the company.