Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
 

Under the overall supervison of the Senior Information Security Officer (SISO), the Security Operating Center (SOC) Analyst shall ensure cybersecurity threats are monitored, detected, analyzed, escalated, and responded to in a timely and effective manner. Key responsibilities include continuous Security Monitoring via SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tool alerts, effective alert triage, incident detection. response and containment, threat hunting and threat Intelligence, log management and visibility, documentation and reporting, documentation and reporting, compliance with processes and SLA, collaboration and communication, and proactive contineous improvement and collaborating with business units to maintain security requirements throughout system lifecycles.

This position reports to the Information Security Officer within the Information Security & Risk Management Unit, All IOM staff must perform duties according to job descriptions, delegated authorities, UN and IOM rules, and uphold IOM’s values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity. 

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract
1.   Review, handle cybersecurity alerts from SIEM and other threat intelligence source and respond to incidents as they arise through the ticketing system. 
2.   Provide 24x7 incident response coverage to maintain continuous security vigilance. 
3.   Collaborate and communicate with a wide range of IOM staff, including end users, the legal team, social media team, infrastructure team, Office 365 team, regional officers and local ICT officers, to ensure coordinated incident response and information sharing. 
4.   Maintain and update the Global CSIRT website to provide relevant information and resources. 
5.   Prepare comprehensive incident reports that cover all stages of the incident lifecycle, backed by technical expertise. 
6.  Conduct internal log analysis, including audit logs, Active Directory logs, and web proxy logs, to detect and investigate potential security issues. 
7.  Create dashboards using Microsoft Sentinel and Power BI to visualise and track security metrics and incidents. 
8.    Manage, integrate, and optimise cybersecurity tools such as Microsoft suite e.g. SIEM, VM, Purview, and Rapid to enhance security operations. 
9.  Collect and maintain information on endpoint and application inventories to support asset management and vulnerability tracking. 
10.  Collaborating on project initiatives, including data loss prevention (DLP), artificial intelligence applications, Purview, and application development, to strengthen organisational security. 
11.  Supporting audits related to compliance, beneficiary requirements, and internal infrastructure. 
12.  Reviewing internal security policies and controls against recognised standards such as ISO, NIST, CIS, MITRE to ensure best practices are followed. 
13.  Conducting vulnerability assessments and follow-up activities for local offices to mitigate risks. 
14.  Organising and conducting tabletop exercises and training sessions for all IOM regions and staff, including general users, local ICT personnel, and senior management, to improve incident preparedness and response capabilities. 
 
Key Technical Responsibilities 
15.  Monitor and analyses security incidents and respond to breaches or vulnerabilities. 
16.  Respond to security breaches and vulnerabilities. 
17.  Perform hands-on security monitoring and risk assessments. 
18.  Support penetration testing and vulnerability management activities. 
19.  Oversee the security of systems, data, and infrastructure. 
20.  Conduct comprehensive security assessments of on-premises and cloud environments, and manage third-party penetration testing engagements, including drafting terms of reference and performing quality assurance on deliverables. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant experience; or, 
  • University degree in the above fields with six years of relevant experience. 
  • Essential: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent information security certifications. 
  • Desirable: NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner, ISO 27001 Lead, CIS Controls.

Experience

  • Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, Email Security Gateway, Insider Risk Management, DLP, Web Application Firewall, IAM, endpoint protection, encryption, and cloud security controls (Azure, AWS, etc.); 
  • Experience working collaboratively with business partners and technical teams to translate business needs into secure applications and data solutions; and,
  • Experience operating in humanitarian, development, or United Nations organizations.

Skills

  • Ability to collaborate and clearly communicate cybersecurity scenarios to both technical and non-technical staff; 
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Sentinel (dashboard creation, source management, log analysis); 
  • Expertise with Microsoft Defender for Vulnerability Management (vulnerability hunting, dashboard creation, remediation follow-up);
  • Power BI integration and report creation skills; 
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence applications in cybersecurity;
  • Proven cybersecurity incident response team CSIRT experience, including incident handling, playbook development, incident report writing, and conducting lessons learned;
  • Knowledge of the NIST 800-61, ISO-27035 framework for managing the incident response lifecycle;
  • Cross-Cultural collaboration, able to work in different time zones, respect for diversity;
  • Ability to develop solution documentation, security policies, and user training materials using industry-standard methods and tools; 
  • Proven track record in risk assessments, security audits, and incident response for applications and enterprise systems; 
  • Excellent communication skills for articulating complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences; 
  • Demonstrated analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills; 
  • Knowledge of IOM/UN-specific ICT processes and technologies; 
  • Working knowledge of any other official UN language;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; 
  • Solid organization and document, project management; 
  • Excellent investigative skills; 
  • Demonstrated ability to continue to learn and grow; 
  • Basic knowledge of reporting tools (e.g., MS Excel, Power BI, Power BI Report Builder); 
  • Ability to translate technical security vulnerabilities into business risk/impact to applications; 
  • Demonstrated skill in creating security policies and procedures based on ISO27035, NIST 800-53 and Computer Information System (CIS) controls; 
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and proactive thinking skills; 
  • Able to articulate complex, technical concepts to non-technical audiences; and, 
  • Excellent English oral and written communications skills.
     

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Spanish and another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French and Russian) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Org Type: HQ
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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