Security Engineer

Porto, Portugal
Mid-level (2-3 Years)
Hybrid
English and Portuguese Required

We are looking for a  Security Engineer to work in Porto who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

What is this challenge about

  • Develop and maintain security services and APIs for other engineering teams;
  • Automate the delivery of security services (e.g., certificates, WAF, firewall rules);
  • Design, build, and maintain a Zero-Touch Networking/Provisioning environment;
  • Integrate security tools and processes into CI/CD pipelines;
  • Manage internal stakeholder expectations, continuously improving services based on user satisfaction;
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends in the security industry.

What we are looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field;
  • Proficiency in scripting/programming (e.g., Python, Go, Bash);
  • Experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible);
  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes);
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines;
  • Fluency in English (minimum B2).

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What we offer:

  • A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
  • A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
  • An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
  • A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.”
Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
Grab this opportunity, apply now!

What You Can Expect as a KWANer

Respect isn’t optional here

You’re trusted to deliver and supported to speak up.

Dedicated People Experience Partner

Someone accountable for your growth, not your allocation.

Continuous learning, built in

Learning that keeps pace with the systems you build.

Recognition that’s visible

Your impact doesn’t go unnoticed. Through our Rocket Points System, we constantly recognize your contributions.

A culture you can feel

From movie and quiz nights to dinners and our annual summer gathering, we don’t just work together - we build real connections.

Flexible spaces to work your way

Remote-first, with physical hubs when you want connection.

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