Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Consultant
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill a consultancy position of Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The Technology Division (TEC, formerly known as IT) is the digital business engine of the World Food Programme, providing the business with multi-pronged and resilient technical capabilities able to respond with the immediate agility required in conflict zones on the one hand and with the longer-term stability to cope natural disasters on the other. In 2019, TEC Division will increase its activities to meet the constantly growing demand from the business and the field operation, and implement the initiatives related to digital transformation.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor WFP environment for potential cyber incidents using available tools and telemetry, including but limited to Microsoft security consoles, BitSight, and Splunk, along with support from UNICC cSOC service;
- Provide Tier 3 investigation and analysis for potential cyber incidents as identified by UNICC using available tools and telemetry;
- Support tickets routed to Information Security Branch (TECI);
- Represent TECI with Change Management on RFC proposals related to Active Directory, IAM, Endpoint activities;
- Assess and respond to requests for non-standard access;
- Support analysis of suspicious emails and request appropriate remediation with IT Management Service (TECM);
- Contribute to TECI outreach opportunities, including providing content for presentations / WFPgo posts / email announcements and awareness training;
- Perform any other related duty as required.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education:
- University Degree in computer engineering or an equivalent discipline
Experience:
- At least three (3) of incremental experience in the areas of AD, Identity Management and/or Security and Compliance administration.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- Microsoft security suite support, hardening, and governance;
- Security approach to the Identity Management;
- Skills in cyber investigation and analysis.
- Successfully work on multiple work streams at once;
- Detail oriented;
- Customer-experience minded.
Language:
- Fluency in oral and written English 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.
Terms and Conditions:
WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.
http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.
Application Procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies
Step 1: Register and create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline for applications: 9 October 2019
Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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.
REF: 107364
Fighting Hunger Worldwide