Cloud Security Consultant

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Position Title: Cloud security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Consultant
Location: Gaza, Remote
Country: Palestine
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a humanitarian organization established in 194

• It provides assistance and protection to millions of Palestine refugees. UNRWA operates in five fields: Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, and employs over 30,000 staff members. The agency's mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development, and it is committed to gender equality and diversity in its workforce.

Job Overview:
The Cloud Security Consultant position at UNRWA involves collaborating with technologists and architects to enhance security measures for cloud-native development, particularly on the Azure platform. The consultant will be responsible for developing new frameworks for cloud security, implementing security measures, and automating security processes. The role requires close collaboration with programmers and developers to devise strategies for improving security and maintaining communication with project heads to track progress. The consultant will also meet with clients to discuss their security needs and satisfaction with Azure services, ensuring that security measures are effectively communicated and implemented. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of cloud environments and hybrid systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Cloud Security Consultant include: collaborating with technologists and architects to make technical security recommendations for cloud-native development; developing new frameworks for cloud security; implementing new security measures on the Azure cloud; scripting and automating security processes using Azure; informing clients about the Azure cloud and its services; using networking and virtualization to enhance cybersecurity measures; maintaining communication with project heads to monitor progress; meeting with clients to discuss their security needs and satisfaction with Azure services; utilizing internal resources from Microsoft and external resources to develop security measures; organizing reports detailing new security implementations for client review; creating cybersecurity systems for cloud environments and hybrid environments that utilize stationary hardware; and performing other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
The minimum qualifications for this position include a university degree or a master's degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 years of experience with a bachelor's degree or a minimum of 4 years with a master's degree. Additionally, candidates should possess deep domain expertise in cloud infrastructure solutions and varied experience in security applications such as anti-virus, IDS, and firewalls. Fluency in spoken and written English is also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a university degree or a master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform the duties of the Cloud Security Consultant effectively.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience if they hold a bachelor's degree, or a minimum of 4 years if they possess a master's degree. This experience should include deep domain expertise in cloud infrastructure solutions and varied experience in security applications. The role also requires candidates to have customer-facing experience and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, particularly under pressure.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. This proficiency is essential for effective communication with clients and team members, as well as for understanding and implementing security measures in a cloud environment.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy duration is expected to be between 6 to 11 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds. The remuneration for this consultancy is set at $1,705.00, plus an additional 8.33% for advanced termination indemnity, which is contingent on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. The position allows for remote work, and the incumbent can be located in any of UNRWA's fields of operations. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.