Cybersecurity and Security Operations (SOC) Specialist

The Networks Platform’s Mission Critical – Cyber Resilience Departament, is intends to recruit a Cybersecurity and Security Operations (SOC) Specialist.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do:

• Manage the core Cybersecurity and SOC (Security Operations Center) technologies of E-REDES, considering their evolution and suitability to the context, and identifying opportunities for improvement and performance optimization;
• Investigate and respond to Cybersecurity events and incidents, according to the procedures defined in the E-REDES incident management process;
• Identify, extract, and preserve evidence stored in the E-REDES infrastructure;
• Analyze systematic failures in policies, procedures, networks, or systems following Cybersecurity incidents, identifying appropriate measures for their mitigation;
• Create detailed reports and executive summaries of Cybersecurity incident management;
• Participate in the continuous improvement process of Cybersecurity incident response;
• Develop Cybersecurity procedures and security incident response playbooks;
• Understand, investigate, and manage vulnerabilities in the E-REDES infrastructure, proposing mitigation mechanisms;
• Conduct threat hunting;
• Act in accordance with the norms and policies governing E-REDES Cybersecurity operations and its information security policy.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

Work Location: Oporto or Lisbon

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering;
• Between 3 to 8 years of professional experience in activities related to information security, namely:
  • Technological architecture, implementation of security technologies and/or cybersecurity operations;
  • Incident response and/or risk analysis and/or management of operational indicators and/or implementation of security controls.
• General knowledge of programming and/or scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, bash) is required;
• Experience in SOC (Security Operations Center) activities and certifications in the areas of communication networks and cybersecurity is valued;
• Valuation Factors: Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO27001);
• Proficiency in English (both spoken and written);
• Organizational skills, autonomy, proactivity, and resilience, collaboration and networking, analytical skills, with a critical and constructive mindset for problem-solving are highly valued competencies.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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