Background Information - Job-specific
**** THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE SPANISH OR EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENS OR APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS A VALID RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT IN SPAIN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION****
* FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.
The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their Peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP). It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure, systems and software applications in support of the operational requirements of Peacekeeping Missions, Special Political Missions, as well as Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and DOS at Headquarters.
Our UN partner has requested the assistance of UNOPS in providing various ICT services. UNOPS has entered into a service-oriented agreement with the UN ICT partner to deliver support in various ICT domains. The objective of this function is to support our partner in executing the activities outlined in this TOR. The ICT Senior Assistant โ Cyber Security will carry out his/her tasks at Valencia, Spain.
The incumbent of this position will be a staff member of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
Functional ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall supervision of the UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, this position is located in the United Nations Information and Communications Technology Facility (UNICTF) in Valencia, Spain. The incumbent and will work under the guidance of Chief of Cyber Security Service (CSS) and direct supervision of ICT Senior Manager- ICT Security.
With the delegated authority, the ICT Senior Assistant - Cybersecurity key functions are:
Summary of Key Functions:
Security monitoring and Threat detection
Incident Response
Threat intelligence and Tooling
Details of Duties:
Security monitoring and Threat detection:
Performs continuous monitoring and revision of security events.
Supports in analyzing alerts and correlates events from multiple data sources and tools.
Participates and contributes to threat hunting campaigns proactively searching for anomalies and evidence of compromise across the Secretariat.
Assists in developing and fine-tuning detection rules, aligning use cases with the business and organizational requirements.
Supports in developing advanced detection and mitigation strategies against persistent threats and threat actors.
2. Incident Response
Participates and contributes to the Secretariat's global incident response team.
Responds to information security incidents and provides assistance during the entire lifecycle of the incidents. Analyses root causes of the security incidents and proposes preventive controls and mitigations.
Assists in the coordination of escalation, response, and remediation efforts liaising with local IT focal points, and operational teams to ensure timely resolution of security incidents and implementation of the required countermeasures.
Contributes to and performs digital forensic analyses.
Supports in the creation and improves incident response playbooks, processes, and procedures.
Contributes to the formulation of the policy and other supporting documents including procedures and guidelines.
3.Threat intelligence and Tooling
Contributes to the cyber threat intelligence program through the collection, correlation and analysis of events and threat information from various sources to identify artefacts and patterns of suspicious activities, and methods used by adversaries.
Tracks and monitors threat actors relevant to the organization.
Performs research of innovative and effective information security technology solutions, their configuration and integration into the organizationโs existing ICT landscape.
Contributes to the maintenance of internal security tools and related infrastructure.
Assists in the development and improvement of internal tools, integrations, and automation of processes.
4. Performs other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbentโs scope of services above.
Impact of results:
The ICT Senior Assistant โ Cybersecurity to deliver a threat and incident management that will improve threat detection and implementation of timely and adequate responses to security incidents to globally distributed operational ICT environments faced with heightened threat and increased volume and level of sophistication of targeted cyberattacks.
Education/Experience/Language requirements*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*
Education:
Certifications in Information Security (such as certifications issued by organizations including ISC2, GIAC, ISACA, and Offensive Security) are an advantage. Experience:
Required experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in information security and/or incident response and threat management is required. Desirable:Experience as a SOC analyst and/or demonstrable knowledge in SIEM products and technologies. Experience in Cyberthreat Intelligence, Incident Response and Threat Hunting. Experience in general-purpose scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.). Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Spanish (read, write, speak) is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an asset. Competencies
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Staff
Contract level: G5
Contract duration: 'One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'
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Additional Information
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types.
This position is stationed in Valencia, Spain which is a family duty station.
Terms and Conditions
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.