IT Security Specialist

IT Security Specialist At PwC, we focus on creating a promising future where trust and innovation go side by side. Do you want to face this challenge with us? PwC Services Portugal (PSP) is a joint venture between PwC Luxembourg and PwC Portugal, serving as an integral extension of PwC Luxembourg. Our growing team operates as an acceleration center supporting PwC Luxembourg’s clients. Leveraging a unique pool of talented professionals based in Matosinhos, our operating model ensures scalability, consistency, and quality in service delivery by integrating seamlessly into PwC Luxembourg’s operations and addressing talent attraction challenges sustainably. The role - IT Security Specialist As an IT Security Specialist, you’ll be part of a dedicated security team responsible for assessing products, enforcing security controls, supporting IT teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across IT systems and services Conduct regular security checks and configuration assessments Track vulnerabilities and follow up with technical teams to ensure timely remediation Provide security guidance during system changes, deployments, and upgrades Coordinate and support audits and compliance activities Support IT projects end‑to‑end, from early security assessment to CAB validation for production release Maintain accurate records of security controls, exceptions, and risk acceptance decisions Coordinate and oversee penetration testing activities Conduct security assessments, identify risks and define remediation actions on products and any software developed Evaluate the security of solution architecture to validate the use of the solution within our IT landscape.