Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Lisboa, Portugal

Company

hirify.global provides cybersecurity enablement services that bridge IT operations and cybersecurity for agile delivery teams.

What you will do

• Execute routine AWS configuration, operations, and security tasks under senior guidance.
• Monitor AWS environments and vulnerability management platforms such as Wiz to identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
• Raise, triage, route, and follow up vulnerability and remediation tickets in Jira Service Management.
• Support security requirement engineering, identify security issues during sprint delivery, and maintain Protection Concepts.
• Support Product Owners and system architects in keeping products secure throughout delivery.
• Manage tasks in Jira and Microsoft Planner while contributing to agile delivery, security awareness, and DevSecOps practices.

Requirements

• Junior-level profile with up to 1 year of practical experience in Public Cloud Operations, or an equivalent academic or certification background.
• Basic hands-on experience with AWS administration and configuration.
• Basic scripting skills, such as Python; familiarity with infrastructure as code tools including Terraform or OpenTofu is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity tools and concepts, including SAML and two-factor authentication methods.
• Structured troubleshooting approach and a proactive attitude toward system and platform monitoring.
• Good communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Action-oriented approach and persistence in following up on feedback to ensure positive outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Work under the guidance of senior engineers and an Information Security Professional.
• Collaborate with agile delivery teams as an embedded Security Champion.
• Coordinate cross-functional cybersecurity enablement activities and track workflows through Jira and Microsoft Planner.