Leader of Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & Support
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Empowered by our motto, "Making Data Matter", Keyrus stands at the forefront of global consultancy in Data & Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and Digital Transformation. With a presence in 27 countries across 4 continents, we're on a mission to elevate the impact of data.
We are data experts, guiding our clients through their data journey regardless of their level of maturity in analytics. As an end-to-end partner, we address varied challenges that our clients face, from Advanced Analytics, Cloud, Data Governance, Visualisation to Enterprise Performance Management, from advisory to delivery.
With more than 3200 employees in all corners of the world, Keyrus is dedicated to helping businesses taking advantage of the Data and Digital paradigm to enhance their performance, facilitating, and accelerating their transformation, and generating new drivers of growth, competitiveness, and sustainability.
Job Summary
Keyrus is looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to design and implement the organisation’s first IT Service Management platform (ITIL-based), define a robust cybersecurity strategy, and ensure resilient, high-quality IT services across multiple geographies. This is a unique opportunity to build foundational infrastructure, support, and security capabilities from the ground up, in a business-critical environment spanning Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde.
This position is Onsite in Lisbon. In the future, Hybrid is possible.
Note: All applications/CV’s must be submitted in English.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead three functional domains: Infrastructure & Support, Cybersecurity, and Primavera Support, managing their respective specialists.
- Design and govern a comprehensive on-premises and cloud infrastructure roadmap, including system hardening and zero-trust architecture.
- Select, deploy, and manage the IT Service Management platform (ITSM) and oversee appropriate SOC/SIEM solutions.
- Define and implement the organisation's cybersecurity strategy, covering governance, policies, awareness programs, and incident response protocols.
- Develop the Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans, and coordinate regular testing cycles.
- Negotiate and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Quality of Service (QoS) metrics; provide monthly performance reporting to executive leadership.
- Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, internal audit requirements, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Requirements for the role
- 8+ years of experience in Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, including 3+ years in team or project leadership.
- Strong command of ITIL, project management, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), networking, IT security, and disaster recovery.
- Experience with security and regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, and GDPR.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English
- Must be a Portuguese or European citizen or have a work permit for Portugal
What we offer at Keyrus Portugal:
- Meal allowance of €8.32 per day
- Flexible benefits option
- Private Medical Insurance
- 22 days of annual leave (increasing every 3 years up to a maximum of 25 days)
- Training Program through KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience) Platform
Why Keyrus?
Joining Keyrus means joining a market leader in the Data Intelligence field and an (inter)national player in Management Consultancy and Digital Experience.
Keyrus Portugal operates on five guiding pillars that shape our approach to work and collaboration – Diversity; Trust; Flexibility; Ownership & Innovation - we're dedicated to cultivating a team as diverse as the challenges we take on.
We embrace and celebrate the rich variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents that each individual brings. We firmly believe that diversity fuels innovation, ignites creativity, and propels us towards greatness.
Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other dimension of diversity, everyone is not only welcome but valued here.
Join us in shaping a future where everyone can thrive!
- Yearly salary
- €35,000 - €40,000

About Keyrus Portugal
At Keyrus Portugal, we're more than just a company - we're a constellation of bright minds and innovative souls.
If you're seeking a place where your passion meets purpose, where every project is a canvas and every challenge an opportunity, then look no further.
Join us, and be a part of a community that's shaping the digital frontier. At Keyrus Portugal, your journey to greatness begins.
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