ICT Analyst, Information Security

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Established to promote volunteerism as a means to support peace and development worldwide, UNV operates under the principles of the United Nations, advocating for the integration of volunteerism into development programming. The organization aims to mobilize volunteers and enhance their contributions to peace and development efforts globally. UNV's Management Services are responsible for strategic planning, managerial leadership, oversight, and quality control of operational services, ensuring compliance with UN regulations and UNDP's accountability framework. UNV operates in numerous countries, leveraging the power of volunteerism to foster societal change and development.

Job Overview:
The ICT Analyst, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Information Security plays a crucial role in supporting the UNV Digital Strategy, particularly in the areas of Digital Workspace, Cloud migration, and Cyber-security. This position is vital as organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The analyst will work under the supervision of the ICT Infrastructure Team Lead, contributing to strengthening UNV's cybersecurity measures. This includes scanning systems for potential risks, implementing innovative solutions to enhance UNV's IT infrastructure and applications, and training employees on safe cybersecurity practices. The role encompasses comprehensive incident handling, ensuring readiness for ICT-related incidents, and maintaining an updated inventory of UNV's digital assets to ensure their availability, confidentiality, and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The ICT Analyst, Information Security is responsible for several key areas:

• Security Operations & Incident Response: Monitoring change requests, releases, events, alerts, and notifications for signs of weak practices or unauthorized activities. Supporting responses to cybersecurity incidents and ensuring incident response readiness for ICT-related services. Keeping an updated inventory of digital assets and coaching application and data owners on backup and business continuity measures.
• Security Engineering, Automation & Tools Management: Developing solutions to automate cybersecurity tasks, maintaining cloud-native security solutions, and assisting in initiatives to improve UNV's cybersecurity posture.
• Secure Development, Architecture & Risk Management: Collaborating with development teams to integrate security best practices, conducting security risk assessments, and supporting threat modeling and security architecture reviews.
• Governance, Compliance, Awareness & Training: Promoting security best practices, preparing and delivering training on cybersecurity topics, and supporting the development of UNDP security policies and guidelines.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the mentioned areas, combined with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will also be considered. Applicants with a Master’s degree are not required to have professional work experience, while those with a Bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in computer science, cybersecurity, data management, DevOps, or related fields at national or international levels.

Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. In lieu of a master’s degree, a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) combined with two years of relevant experience is acceptable. This educational background ensures that candidates have a solid foundation in the technical aspects necessary for the role.

Experience:
The level of experience required for this position varies based on educational qualifications. Candidates with a Master’s degree are not required to have prior professional work experience. However, those with a Bachelor’s degree must have at least two years of relevant professional experience in areas such as computer science, cybersecurity, data management, or DevOps, preferably at both national and international levels. This experience is crucial for understanding the complexities of cybersecurity and the operational needs of UNV.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the UN system. Additionally, a working knowledge of another UN official language is desired, which would enhance the candidate's ability to communicate and collaborate in a diverse international environment.

Additional Notes:
This position is part of the UNDP's commitment to equal opportunity employment, valuing diversity and encouraging qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The organization emphasizes creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel can thrive and contribute to the mission. The role may involve various contract durations and could be full-time or part-time, depending on organizational needs. UNDP reserves the right to select multiple candidates from this vacancy announcement and may retain applications for similar positions at the same grade level. Importantly, UNDP does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.