Universo is a financial institution leader in the issuance of credit cards in Portugal (“Cartão Universo”) with more than 1 million customers. It has the goal of disrupting the banking industry in Portugal by innovating in the arena of consumer payments, credit and insurance.

Our clients are the stars that set our course and make our work shine.

Want to be part of our Universe?

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional to join our cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will be responsible for protecting the organization's systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, while ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practices.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement, and manage information security policies and procedures

• Monitor networks and systems to identify and respond to security incidents

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and collaborate with internal and external teams to implement necessary mitigations

• Investigate and mitigate cybersecurity incidents, including malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks

• Participate in the design and implementation of security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and multi-factor authentication systems

• Deliver training sessions to raise awareness about safe practices in the digital environment

• Possess knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, DORA)

• Collaborate with internal teams to define security and data protection requirements for our applications

If you have:

• Proven experience in cybersecurity roles (minimum 2-5 years)

• Hands-on experience with monitoring and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Sentinel)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively and perform well under pressure

• Commitment to staying up-to-date with emerging threats and cybersecurity trends

• Certifications in the field (e.g., CEH, Security+, OSCP) are a plus

If you are:

• Proactive and curious

• Team-oriented and a clear communicator

• Organized and goal-oriented

• Reliable and ambitious

• Problem solver skilled

• Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

What we offer:

• Flextime and a hybrid working model, allowing you to work smarter instead of longer

• Professional growth –you will have a personalized training plan

• A diverse and inclusive working community, where working together is not only a large part of our day-to-day, but one of the most important essentials of our Universe

• Extensive senior management exposure

We aim for greatness and boldness. We want to achieve the extraordinary, bringing your full self to what you do.

If you believe you can be a part of our Universe, please submit your CV.