Thales

Cyber security engineer in air traffic management

In short

Cyber Security Engineer role at Thales in Portugal, designing and leading security architectures (SIEM, IAM, gateways, detection/deception systems) for defense and aerospace/air traffic management systems. Requires a degree in Engineering/Computer Science with Cybersecurity focus, 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, strong knowledge of security solutions and frameworks like NIST and ISO, and fluent English with willingness to travel abroad. Mid-level, hybrid position based in Oeiras.

About
For more than 35 years, Thales acts in Portugal for global Defense and Aerospace markets and promotes and delivers innovative solutions that enhance its customer's critical systems' security, on land, sea, air, space and cyberspace, through a technical team of excellence. If you want to be part of Thales in Portugal and have experience as a Cyber Security Engineer, this is the right opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
•Analyze security requirements and constraints to develop high-level, compliant security architectures
•Lead the design and technical development of security components such as SIEM, IAM, gateways, and detection/deception systems
•Ensure architectural solutions align with business policies and major cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)
•Conduct risk assessments, study alternative solutions, and justify architectural choices
•Coordinate technical security efforts across multidisciplinary teams
•Produce architecture and engineering reports, specifications, and documentation to support accreditation and certification processes
•Collaborate with cyber suppliers and vendors to assess and select appropriate security products
•Support pre-sale and sales activities by providing cybersecurity expertise for bids and proposals
•Translate customer security requirements into actionable delivery plans
Requirements
•Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline majoring in Cybersecurity
•3+ years of proven experience in the Cybersecurity field
•Strong knowledge in Cybersecurity solutions (e.g. IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR, Keys, Firewall), architecture design and integration
•Knowledge of Systems Engineering Lifecycle and relevant standards (e.g. ISO/IEC15288)
•Experience in vulnerability management and threat modelling
•Sound judgement and independent decision-making capability where necessary
•Very good written and oral proficiency in English (mandatory)
•Availability to travel abroad
Nice to have
•Postgraduate studies in Cybersecurity
•Cyber Industry qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, GIAC, SABSA or similar)
•Experience in system hardening and hardening review based on CIS Benchmarks or DISA STIG frameworks
•Knowledge of ISO 27001 foundational requirements
•Experience in ATM Domain and related standards (e.g. ICAO, Eurocontrol, or safety critical systems)
Conditions
Not specified in the posting.

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