Security Compliance and Assurance Analyst

Work LocationBrindisi Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all peacekeeping and special political missions around the world as well as to other UN Offices, Agencies, Funds and Programs. This Internship is located in the Digital and Compliance Unit (DCAU) within the Service and Information Security Management Section (SISMS), under the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies (SGITT) at UNGSC in Brindisi. The Intern will report to the Chief of the Unit. The intern will support the team on the “Enhancement of Vulnerability Management through the Installation of Tenable Agent” Project, contributing to the goal of enhancing security visibility, risk mitigation, and automation within vulnerability management. Tasks will include: 1. Support Vulnerability Management Operations: a. Assist in tracking, analyzing, and mitigating vulnerabilities using Nessus Tenable. b. Contribute to prioritizing risk-based remediation actions. 2. Support Security Dashboards: a. Build interactive dashboards for real-time tracking of vulnerabilities, compliance, and security incidents. b. Use Power BI to enhance security data visualization. 3. Contribute to enhancing data Analysis and Reporting: a. Assist in the Automation of data collection and processing for security risk assessments. b. Assist in generating actionable reports and insights to support decision-making. 4. Leverage Generative AI for Security Operations: a. Research and support the implementation of AI-driven tools for automated vulnerability analysis. b. Explore predictive analytics and AI-powered reporting for security intelligence. 5. Contribute to Improve Documentation and Standardization: a. Help to update and maintain vulnerability management policies and reports. 6. Support the Development of standardized AI-assisted templates for reporting and compliance tracking. Qualifications/special skillsThe basic education required is HS Diploma. The field of studies must be closely related to Cybersecurity & Information Security, Computer Science & IT, Data Science & Analytics and/or Engineering & Technology. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Be computer literate in standard software applications such as Office 365 particularly MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, SharePoint. Basic knowledge of vulnerability management tools, familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards, understanding of AI/ML concepts and their application in security operations and PowerBI or other data visualization tools are desirable skills. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.