Desktop Support / Security Engineer – Lisbon (Hybrid)
6-month contract (with strong potential to go perm)
Rate negotiable – fair and market-aligned
Financial Services client
Lisbon-based | Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 from home)
Start : ASAP
I’m looking for a technically curious and security-minded Desktop Support Engineer to join a growing international team in Lisbon. This is with a well-established Financial Services client, and the role has plenty of scope to grow – particularly for someone looking to transition into Security Engineering over time.
You’ll be working on core desktop support, but with a strong focus on patching, endpoint security, and gaining exposure to areas like firewalls, threat detection tools, and vulnerability management.
What you’ll be doing :
- Supporting a global user base in a secure Windows desktop environment
- Handling tickets and troubleshooting issues with speed, care, and professionalism
- Managing critical patching across desktops and core business applications – this is a key priority
- Working with tools like Intune, Office 365, Active Directory, and possibly endpoint protection platforms
- Assisting in monitoring and maintaining endpoint and light server security controls
- Collaborating with infrastructure / security teams on issues like firewall rule enforcement, policy compliance, and basic remediation tasks
What you need to bring :
Strong experience in desktop support in a corporate / multi-national settingProven ability to manage patch cycles and react quickly to vulnerabilities or business-critical updatesBasic understanding of security principles – e.g., least privilege, malware prevention, secure accessExposure to endpoint tools like Intune, AV / EDR platforms, or even basic firewall configurations is a big plusHands-on with Windows 10 / 11, Office 365, Active DirectoryConfident with ticketing systems like ServiceNow, Jira, etc.Clear communicator in English, able to support international teams effectivelyYou must have valid work rights in PortugalWhy it’s worth your time :
Real opportunity to grow into a Security Engineer roleWork closely with security teams and build hands-on experience with security toolingHybrid working, collaborative culture, and a forward-thinking, international environmentYou’ll get to make a visible impact on the business’s tech security postureSound like your kind of role – or thinking about your next move into security? Drop me a message here or apply directly. Let’s chat.