Cybersecurity Consultant - AWS Cloud, Payments & Compliance
emagine · Portugal ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Security
- Experience
- 5+ years
emagine · Portugal ·
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Amazon · SGP
Devoteam · Windhof, lu
Presidio · United States
Senior cybersecurity consultant embedded in the client's Security Department under the CISO (remote within Portugal), designing a secure AWS multi-account architecture, hardening IAM, integrating security into CI/CD, and leading PCI DSS and ISO 27001 compliance, risk analysis, and security awareness. Requires 10+ years in security, 5+ years in production AWS, and fluent French and English.
Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Consultant - AWS Cloud, Payments & Compliance
Reporting Line: Security Department, reporting directly to the CISO. The consultant is positioned directly below the CISO within the Security Department.
Key Stakeholders: Work with the Security Department team, IT leadership, Development and DevOps/SRE teams, Compliance, Legal, Finance, service providers, and national regulators.
Location: Remote, Portugal based
Availability: Support to the crisis-management team in the event of a major incident.
Primary Mission: Support the Security Department in addressing existing security issues and enhancing the organization's security maturity, from governance through to technical implementation on AWS.
The consultant will work hands-on, diagnosing, prioritizing, designing solutions, and ensuring knowledge transfer to empower the Security Department upon completion of the assignment.
Main Responsibilities:
Core duties include:
Design a secure AWS multi-account architecture with strict segmentation.
Harden identity management and ensure least-privilege access.
Manage the security posture using various AWS security services.
Integrate security into CI/CD processes.
Implement centralized logging and detection systems.
Lead compliance initiatives with PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
Conduct risk analysis and manage supplier relationships.
Deploy an awareness program covering security threats.
Define and govern AI usage policies.
Key Requirements:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of experience in information-systems security.
At least 5 years of experience in production AWS environments.
Proven experience in regulated environments such as payments or banking.
One end-to-end PCI DSS compliance project and ISO 27001 project.
Experience with hands-on consulting assignments in security and development teams.
Proficiency in AWS security services, DevSecOps, and application security.
Fluency in French and English is essential.
Nice to Have:
CISSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, ISO 27001 certifications.
Experience in risk management and incident response.
Knowledge in automation and scripting languages.
Other Details:
A focus on compliance with established frameworks such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001 is emphasized, alongside risk management practices in the cybersecurity domain.
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