Security Consultant

Lisboa, PT / Coimbra, PT / Porto, PT / Viseu, PT

Critical Software

With a heritage in safety critical software development, testing and verification & validation, we provide technology you can trust.

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At Critical Software we truly believe that our people is what makes us what we are. At the heart of everything we do are our diverse and talented individuals, pushing the boundaries of what´s possible.

Working at Critical is more than just a career choice, is more than a business: we're a community with a strong sense of purpose, values, and togetherness. Our engineering excellence ensures that we are a trusted partner to some of the world's leading companies in markets such as Aerospace, Railway, Medical Systems, Energy,  Finance, and many more.

We are always on the lookout for bright and ambitious individuals to join us.

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Security Consultant to join a dedicated team working at the intersection of cybersecurity and safety-critical systems. If you're passionate about safeguarding real-world operations—like power grids, manufacturing plants, transportation, or healthcare infrastructure—this role is for you.

You'll be part of a highly skilled group that focuses on consulting, auditing, and secure system design for operational / information technology environments and business and safety critical systems.

Could you be the Security Consultant that we've been looking for?

💼 What You’ll Do

In this role, you'll support a variety of security projects, including:

  • Assessing and designing secure architectures for critical systems.
  • Performing risk assessments and gap analyses based on standards like IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and ISO/IEC 27000.
  • Preparing technical reports and executive-level documentation in English.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams in engineering, IT, and operations.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in security or business and safety critical systems cybersecurity.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills.
  • High proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or similar security standards.
  • Understanding of control and automation systems (SCADA, DCS, BAS, Smart Grid).
  • Exposure to business and safety critical software systems and their lifecycle requirements.

🤝 Why Join Us?

  • Work on projects that directly impact national safety and critical infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with top-tier experts in cybersecurity and safety systems.
  • Get exposure to complex, real-world environments where security truly matters.
  • Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, certification, and specialization.


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We are an equal opportunity workplace and committed to allow candidates with disabilities or neurodevelopmental conditions to prove their competencies to their full potential. We are willing to move the barriers that may prevent you from demonstrating that you are the right candidate for this role, so please let us know if you need some adjustment in your recruitment process.

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* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰

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Category: Consulting Jobs

Tags: Audits Automation C Finance IEC 62443 NIST Privacy Risk assessment SCADA

Region: Europe
Country: Portugal

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