Security Engineer

Security Engineer - IAM / Digital Identity

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)

Salary: €50,000 - €60,000 gross per year (depending on experience)

Employment type:

Permanent

Right to work:
Portuguese citizens or EU Blue Card holders only (no sponsorship)

We are looking for a Security Engineer with a strong focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) to help design, build, and operate modern digital identity solutions. This role is centred on developing and integrating IAM components, SSO solutions, and secure access platforms within complex enterprise environments.

You'll work hands-on across implementation, operations, and support, collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable identity solutions.

What you'll be doing

Designing, implementing, and integrating IAM and digital identity solutions

Building and supporting SSO, authentication, authorization, and access management components

Integrating IAM platforms with applications, APIs, and customer environments

Implementing and managing secure identity workflows and access policies

Supporting and operating IAM solutions in production (2nd & 3rd line support)

Managing releases, changes, and upgrades of IAM services

Operating, monitoring, and maintaining IAM platforms across cloud and on-prem environments

Developing tooling for monitoring, CI/CD, automation, and early issue detection

Collaborating with software engineers and security specialists on IAM-focused projects

Participating in a rotating on-call schedule (24/7 support model)

What we're looking for

Experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) or digital identity engineering

Hands-on exposure to SSO, authentication protocols, and access control concepts

Solid Linux skills and understanding of networking and security protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP/S)

Experience with cloud platforms, containers, and modern application architectures

Familiarity with identity standards such as SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, LDAP (strong plus)

Experience deploying and operating production systems with a Dev Ops mindset

Scripting or programming experience (e.g. Power Shell, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or similar)

Database knowledge (SQL, Maria

DB, etc.) is beneficial

Strong communication skills and confidence working with customers and stakeholders

Structured, analytical, and reliable approach to problem solving

What's on offer

Competitive salary depending on experience

Strong benefits package

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Continuous learning and development opportunities in IAM and security engineering

Supportive, collaborative engineering culture with flat hierarchies