Jorge Cruz
Cybersecurity Analyst. SOC, incident response, digital forensics and risk management, with certified training completed in 2026. Behind it: a degree in Information Systems and Technology Management, six and a half years as a Portuguese Air Force officer developing information systems, and four years running my own business.
Vale Covo, Bombarral https://jorgemoraiscruz.pt/en/career/
Profile
In June 2026 I completed the Cybersecurity Analyst course at the Academia Nacional de CiberSegurança: 544 hours, a final grade of 18/20 and 29 modules ranging from networks and operating systems to SIEM/SOC, intrusion detection, malware analysis, digital forensics, cryptography, ISO 27001 and GDPR.
I come to cybersecurity with a degree in Information Systems and Technology Management and six and a half years at the Portuguese Air Force Staff, developing and maintaining information systems in an environment where traceability, confidentiality and procedure are not optional.
Over the past four years I have managed suppliers, stock, accounting and the online presence of my own business, in Barcarena. I live in Vale Covo, in the Bombarral municipality.
Career
Managing Partner — Pátio do Sol , Barcarena Dec 2022 — Sep 2026
Live music venue with a regular programme of concerts, DJs, themed nights and private events.
- Supplier relations: negotiation, orders, checking deliveries and lead times.
- Control of stock and operating consumables, tracking turnover and replenishment.
- Accounting, payments and expense control for the company.
- The project's digital presence: website maintenance and online ticketing management.
CEO and Owner — Brand New Old Phones , Barcarena Feb 2021 — Dec 2021
My own company trading in refurbished mobile devices.
- Running the company: strategy, investment decisions and accountability for results.
- Purchasing, stock management and sell-through of devices.
- Pricing, margin control and supplier selection.
Graphic Designer — Zero a Oito , Lisboa Jan 2019 — Jun 2019
- Book page layout and typesetting.
Freelance Graphic Designer , Bombarral Jun 2016 — present
- Visual identity and communication for clients across various sectors, on a freelance basis.
Lieutenant, Information Systems Programmer — Força Aérea Portuguesa , Alfragide Jul 2008 — Dec 2014
DCSI, Directorate of Communications and Information Systems (Direção de Comunicações e Sistemas de Informação), Portuguese Air Force Staff (Estado-Maior da Força Aérea).
- Development and maintenance of Air Force information systems.
- Work subject to confidentiality requirements, document traceability and strict adherence to procedure.
Instructor and Trainer — Força Aérea Portuguesa , Ota · Sintra · Lisboa Jul 2008 — Dec 2014
- Basic Training instructor on IB01/13, Basic Training No. 1 of 2013, at CFMTFA, the Air Force Military and Technical Training Centre (Centro de Formação Militar e Técnica da Força Aérea), in Ota.
- Information Technology lecturer for the first year of the PILAV, ADMAER, TABST and TPAA courses at the Air Force Academy (Academia da Força Aérea), in Sintra.
- Trainer on the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Syllabus 4.0 platform for magistrates and staff of the Lisbon DIAP, Department of Investigation and Criminal Prosecution (Departamento de Investigação e Ação Penal).
Held concurrently with the role of Lieutenant, Information Systems Programmer.
Information Technology Teacher — Escola Secundária Miguel Torga , Massamá Sep 2006 — Jul 2007
- Introductory computing classes for 9th and 10th grade students.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and FrontPage.
Training certificate
Cybersecurity Analyst — Academia Nacional de CiberSegurança 2026-06-17
544-hour vocational training course (Curso de Analista de Cibersegurança), completed on 17 June 2026 with a final grade of 18/20. Certificate no. 2/2026 (Portaria 474/2010 model).
- Security operations: Vulnerabilities · Vulnerability Management · Intrusion Detection · SIEM/SOC · Telecommunications Security · Cloud Security
- Response and forensics: Malware Analysis · Forensics · Incident Response · Digital & Network Forensics · Crisis Management and Communication
- Governance and risk: Cybercrime · Information Security · Risk Management · GDPR · Identity Management and Authentication · ISO 27001
- Intelligence and information: Open-Source Intelligence and Social Media Intelligence · Information Warfare I · Information Warfare II · Information Warfare III · Information Warfare IV
- Technical foundations: Introduction to Computer Systems · Operating Systems · Databases · Programming · Computer Networks · Cryptography & Security Protocols · Electronics
Education
Cybersecurity Analyst Course — Academia Nacional de CiberSegurança Oct 2025 — Jun 2026
Professional Course FLAG Professional Graphic Designer — FLAG Apr 2015 — May 2016
Bachelor's Degree (Licenciatura) Information Systems and Technology Management — Universidade Atlântica Oct 2002 — Sep 2007
Skills
Cybersecurity: SIEM/SOC · Intrusion detection · Incident response · Malware analysis · Digital and network forensics · Vulnerability management · OSINT and SOCMINT · Cryptography and security protocols · Cloud security · Identity management and authentication · Telecommunications security
Governance and compliance: Information security · Risk management · ISO 27001 · GDPR · Crisis management and communication · Cybercrime
Systems and data: Information and management systems · Computer networks · Operating systems · Databases · Programming · Excel · Discrepancy analysis
Operations and process: Supplier management · Orders · Delivery checking · Stock and inventory control · Documentation rigour · Traceability · Compliance in a regulated environment
Team and training: Training · Coordination · Teaching experience in military, university and judicial settings
Languages
Portuguese: Native
English: C1 (CEFR) — Two technical English course units in the bachelor's degree.
Driving licence: Category B