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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE:    Information Security Specialist - Cybersecurity 
TYPE OF CONTRACT:    CST1
UNIT/DIVISION:    TECI
DUTY STATION (City, Country):    Remote
DURATION:    31/12/2026 (renewable)
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Under the general supervision of the Chief TECI and the direct supervision of the Head of Cybersecurity Operations, the incumbent will assist the team with day-to-day cyber security operational support, documentation, and administration. The incumbent shall provide support to the TECI’s corresponding teams in carrying out activities related to monitoring for and investigating potential cyber incidents within the WFP infrastructure.  The incumbent shall also be engaged in various additional aspects of the cyber-security threats analytical activities on operational level.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main responsibilities include, but not limited to:
1.    Monitor WFP environment for potential cyber incidents using available tools and telemetry, including but not limited to Microsoft security consoles, the IR platform, and Threat Intel sources.
2.    Provide Tier 2/3 investigation and analysis for potential cyber incidents as identified by WFP telemetry using available tools.
3.    Provide assistance to vulnerability management/network security activities and, as necessary, the TECI consulting practice to the business.
4.    Identify and evaluate tools and/or services needed to establish regular incident detection and response across WFP infrastructure.
5.    Research and assist to onboard new technologies that support the TECI operations functions, and in compliance with principles of TEC Architecture Board.
6.    Support tickets routed to TECI.
7.    Perform other cybersecurity related duties, as assigned.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
•    Daily monitoring for other potential threats and, in case of manual remediation, provide to local IT personnel plan of actions that need to be performed locally. 
•    Represent TECI with Change Management on RFC proposals related to Active Directory, IAM, Endpoint, and Networking activities.
•    Support analysis of suspicious emails or other suspicious activities and request appropriate remediation with TECM.
•    Assess and respond to requests for non-standard access.
•    Liaise with other team members, UNICC and IT Service Desk for troubleshooting and documenting each issue related to the above.
•    Contribute to cyber-security related projects.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:    University degree in computer science/engineering or an equivalent discipline

Experience:

3 or more years of incremental experience in the areas of SIEM, Incident Management and/or Security tools administration

Knowledge & Skills:

• Microsoft security suite support, hardening, and governance
• Solid IT Security skills, with both academic background and practical hands-on experience
• Cybersecurity operations, incident response, and analysis
• Security approach to Identity Management

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English is mandatory with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is desirable.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.