Summary: Join as a Data Security Expert to define, strengthen, and harmonize data security and cryptography practices within a major international financial environment. Highlights: 1. Contribute to Enterprise Security activities in a global financial setting 2. Define security requirements and strategy for Data Security and Cryptography 3. Assess robustness of security designs and data protection mechanisms Every moment counts. Especially those you live to the fullest. Welcome to Consort Group. For over 30 years, Consort Group has been helping companies leverage their data and infrastructure. It is backed by two leaders, Consortis and Consortia, and places people and social responsibility at the heart of its values. **This is your future team** Established in 2021, Consort Portugal supports the strategic offshoring choices of our clients, particularly in Europe, and brings our expertise in infrastructure services to the Portuguese market. With a team of around 45 employees, our Service Center based in Porto is developing a dynamic nearshore business, offering the French and European markets an environment of excellence and high potential. **Data Security Expert** **This is your mission** Are you passionate about cybersecurity, cryptography and data protection? Then this position is for you. As a **Data Security Expert**, you will contribute to Enterprise Security activities within a major international financial environment. You will help define, strengthen and harmonize data security and cryptography practices across a large international ecosystem. Build side: * Define security requirements and strategy for Data Security and Cryptography at Group level * Design guidelines and frameworks for data protection (data at rest, in transit, masking, anonymization, encryption) * Contribute to the definition of cryptographic asset inventory and crypto\-agility approaches * Participate in technical POCs on data security and cryptography solutions, including emerging technologies * Define security requirements for cloud environments (private, public and hybrid – O365, Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud) * Provide guidance on blockchain usage and privacy\-enhancing technologies (homomorphic encryption, ABE, SSE, etc.) * Contribute to post\-quantum cryptography readiness and quantum risk assessment Run side: * Assess the robustness of security designs and data protection mechanisms (including key management systems and HSMs) * Perform security risk analysis and propose appropriate countermeasures * Support subsidiaries and entities in implementing data security and cryptographic measures * Monitor technological evolution and conduct continuous cybersecurity watch * Contribute to the cybersecurity expert community and knowledge sharing initiatives * Ensure alignment with security control frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) **This is your background** You have at least **5 years of experience** in demanding IT and cybersecurity environments, ideally within large or international organizations. You enjoy working on complex security topics such as cryptography, data protection and resilience. You are constantly innovating and keeping up with emerging threats and technologies. You are looking for an environment where your ideas matter and where technology goes hand in hand with collaboration. **This is your expertise:** * Strong knowledge of IT Risk Management and Cybersecurity principles * Solid understanding of cryptographic concepts and algorithms in enterprise environments * Experience with data protection techniques: encryption, masking, anonymization * Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS, O365, IBM Cloud) * Familiarity with Key Management Systems (CKMS), HSM and secret management solutions * Understanding of Blockchain security principles * Awareness of Quantum Computing fundamentals and its impact on cryptography * Familiarity with security control frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS * Experience in Agile / DevOps / Cloud\-oriented environments This is how you work as part of a team: * Strong communication skills – able to clearly justify and present decisions both orally and in writing * Active listening and ability to synthesize complex information * Ability to inspire others and generate commitment * Comfortable leading meetings, workshops and expert committees * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills * Collaborative mindset within international and cross\-functional teams **This is our commitment** At Consort Group, you are an expert who we support so that every assignment becomes a step that counts. * Attentive and human onboarding * A truly hands\-on management style * Continuous training opportunities * Concrete commitments: inclusion, equality, solidarity * A comprehensive HR package: health insurance, TR card, CSE, pension plan * A culture of feedback and meaningful projects **The recruitment process:** * An initial phone call with our recruitment team * An HR interview and a job interview with a business engineer * A test or technical interview with one of our experts * A final meeting with your future manager or project manager * And if we're a good fit, we'll get started together **Good to know** Location: **Lisbon** Contract: Permanent contract Remote work: **Hybrid (Twice from the client's office)** Job category: Cybersecurity / IT Risk / Data Security What you will do here, you won't do anywhere else. This moment is yours.