IT Security Specialist
Location
porto, porto
Job Type
Full-time
Category
TI e tecnologia
Posted
June 19, 2026
LOCATION
This role is based in Portugal. We have an office hub in Porto available for those who prefer a hybrid model where you can spend time with colleagues in‑person. You will need to be able to commute to our office hub as required from time to time.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
The IT Security Specialist is responsible for safeguarding Hostelworld’s internal IT estate and external customer‑facing services. This role provides technical leadership in security operations, governance, risk, and compliance, and acts as the primary incident commander during security events.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead security operations (SecOps), including monitoring alerts (SIEM, EDR, anti‑phishing), vulnerability management, and patching coordination.
- Embed security reviews into new projects and feature development, ensuring security is integral to all technology initiatives.
- Own and manage security tooling (Eramba, Taegis, Purview, etc.).