Senior ICT Security Specialist (Brazil-based)
About the Company:
We are one of the world's earliest and most established digital asset platforms, serving tens of millions of users across global markets. Consistently ranked among the top exchanges worldwide, we support a comprehensive suite of trading and wealth management products across thousands of digital assets. With thousands of employees spanning key financial hubs globally, we operate with a remote-first, high-autonomy culture that attracts talent who thrive in fast-moving, intellectually demanding environments. We are building the financial infrastructure of the next era of the internet — and we're looking for exceptional finance professionals to help shape it.
The Role:
As a Senior ICT Security Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting and securing the company's ICT environment. This position combines ICT administration, technical support, and cybersecurity responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on experience across infrastructure, systems, and information security. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure our technology services remain secure, resilient, and efficient.
What You'll Do:
- Provide first-line technical support for hardware, software, and network-related issues across user accounts.
- Install, maintain, patch, and monitor ICT systems, infrastructure, and applications to ensure reliable performance.
- Manage user access, permissions, authentication, and regular access reviews.
- Monitor security alerts, investigate or escalate incidents, and support vulnerability management and remediation.
- Help maintain security technologies, including endpoint protection, firewalls, backups, and disaster recovery processes.
- Support security audits, compliance activities, and the maintenance of security documentation.
- Maintain ICT assets, software licensing, and coordinate technology procurement and vendor relationships.
- Contribute to the development of ICT security policies, standards, and user cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of experience in ICT support, systems administration, cybersecurity, or a similar technical role.
- Experience with information security compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC2) is a plus
Must-Haves
- Deep understanding of security administration and securing Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID or other identity and access management (IAM) platforms.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices, including access control, phishing prevention, and password security.
Good-to-Haves
- Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
Preferred Certifications
Candidates with any of the following certifications are preferred:
- CISSP / CISM
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Auditor
- COBIT / CISA
- CompTIA Security+