Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (AI Focus) - Remote Portugal

KCS iT Portugal
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KCS IT is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with mandatory AI experience for a remote-only position in Portugal. The role involves securing AI deployments, implementing security policies, and developing threat models. Requires 5+ years in cybersecurity, 3+ in Microsoft 365/Azure, and practical scripting skills.

Key Highlights
Mandatory experience with AI security, specifically Copilot deployments.
Remote-only position within Portugal, with occasional client office visits.
Focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure security, including Defender, Entra ID, and Zero Trust.
Key Responsibilities
Performing regular security reviews of Copilot deployments and identifying threats such as prompt injection, model tampering, and data poisoning
Implementing Identity and Access Management, Conditional Access policies, and Zero Trust principles for Copilot workloads
Developing threat models and executing controlled security tests and red‑team activities
Building monitoring capabilities, detecting anomalies, and responding to Copilot‑related security incidents
Handling complex security, performance, and usage issues related to Copilot (Support 3rd level)
Technical Skills Required
Microsoft 365 Azure Microsoft Defender Entra ID Conditional Access Zero Trust PowerShell Python C#
Benefits & Perks
Personalized career development
International projects
Free training programs
Remote work
Free nutrition
Free psychologist appointments
Free general medicine appointments
Yoga days
Personal training days
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security or Applied Cryptography
Relevant security certifications (e.g. Microsoft Security, Azure Security, CISSP, AZ‑500)

Job Description


We’re looking for the special, unique and amazing YOU!

🚀 We’re looking for the special, unique, and amazing YOU! ✨

💡 @ KCS IT, we seek those who stand out 🌟, those who always strive to be better 💪 and fight for it 🏆. We value individuals who share our core principles:

🔥 Dedication

⚡ Energy

🤝 Integrity & Transparency

🔄 Flexibility

🛡️ Trust & Honesty

💼 Hard Work & Proactivity

👥 Teamwork

At KCS IT, we champion equality and embrace diversity 🌍🌈. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where opportunities are equal for all!

❌ We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or any factor other than merit.

📩 All applications with relevant skills are welcome! 🚀

We are looking for an Amazing: Cybersecurity engineer with IA

Seniority: Middle-Senior

Type of position: Remote only em Portugal (com flexibilidade para se deslocar ao escritório do cliente pelo menos 1 vez por mês).

The amazing you, will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related field;
  • 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity;
  • 3+ years in Microsoft 365 and Azure security;
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Zero Trust, and threat modeling;
  • Practical experience with PowerShell, Python, or C# is required;
  • A Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security or Applied Cryptography is a plus;
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g. Microsoft Security, Azure Security, CISSP, AZ‑500) are beneficial and may substitute formal education;
  • Experience with IA is MANDATORY:
  • Performing regular security reviews of Copilot deployments and identifying threats such as prompt injection, model tampering, and data poisoning;
  • Implementing Identity and Access Management, Conditional Access policies, and Zero Trust principles for Copilot workloads;
  • Developing threat models and executing controlled security tests and red‑team activities;
  • Building monitoring capabilities, detecting anomalies, and responding to Copilot‑related security incidents;
  • Handling complex security, performance, and usage issues related to Copilot (Support 3rd level);
  • Fluency in english.


Why should you become part of our family?

  • You can develop a career that fits you: your career development is personalized, taking in consideration your needs and goals from a short to long term
  • Interesting Challenges Ahead: you can work for several clients from different sectors of activity
  • Free training programs: Our training and certification programs in languages, tech, behavior and business will help you to reach your full potential faster
  • International projects in Benelux: you can gain international experience in Benelux and balance a new way of living with work
  • Type of projects (depending on the project you might find one of this types of projects):
  • In hybrid Systems: Is important to balance work with socialization, that´s why a hybrid system works for us and for you
  • Full Remote projects: If you want to work while you enjoy the comfort of your home
  • Full Onsite projects: if you prefere the company of your colleagues!
  • Take care of your well-being: Enjoy our free nutrition, psicologist, general medicine appointments and our yoga and personal training days… all remote!



Who are we?

Founded in 2008 and based in Lisbon, KCS IT is a consulting company in the field of Information Technology and Services, focused on creating value for our clients through three main areas: Consulting, Outsourcing, Inovation and Training. Our commitment to talent development is unmistakable in the recent opening of the Porto, Leiria and Azores hubs, which aims to develop technology for the national and international market. Since 2018 we have been elected one of the 10 major companies in the “Index of Excellence”, an initiative that aims to reward organizations that invest most in the development and satisfaction of their employees.


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