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From the employer's careers site First seen 24 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Security Control Engineer

Thought Machine Lisbon On-site full-time

Salary

€50K - €75K per year

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Description

Thought Machine is seeking a Security Control Engineer to evaluate threats and risks, design and implement technical and operational solutions, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and industry good practices.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in cloud-based infrastructure, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the design and implementation of security controls and capabilities
  • Develop and implement continuous audit and assurance processes
  • Respond to client queries and develop materials to communicate security approaches
  • Ensure the company's approach to security and business continuity is up-to-date

Requirements:

  • Experience in cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
  • Experience working with software engineering teams
  • Control automation via code (e.g., Python, Go)
  • Strong technical background in distributed systems, cloud security, and related technologies
  • Knowledge of threat modelling and excellent communication skills

Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary (€50K - €75K)
  • Voluntary Pension Plan (match up to 5%)
  • Private Healthcare Insurance
  • Comprehensive Life Insurance
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays
  • Two charity days a year
  • Daily Meal Allowance
  • Access to outstanding learning materials and courses
  • Sports and hobby clubs, subsidised by Thought Machine

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • experience in a fast-paced tech environment or fintech sector
  • knowledge of container security, Kubernetes, Kafka
  • experience with obtaining and maintaining a security certification
  • proficiency in leading security risk assessments

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