Information Security Associate - UNRWA
- Posting Title: Consultant – Information Security Associate, Local (HQ Gaza)
- Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Duty Station: HQ Gaza
- Posting Period: 30 March 2023 - 12 April 2023
- Job Opening Number: 23-UNRWA - Information Management - Headquarters Gaza-205800-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise N/A
Responsibilities
- Agency-Wide Firewall gateways, VPNs, and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS);
- Security monitoring and management systems;
- Internet content filtering services;
- Establishing and maintaining an inventory of hardware and software items related to the security services;
- Web Application security
- Developing network documentation of security architecture;
- Researching new trends in Security platforms to recommend suitable direction considering the latest developments in the field;
- Providing second-level technical support for relevant staff on issues related to cybersecurity;
- Creating awareness across users and technical teams on security by design and by default.
Education
- A university degree or master’s degree from an accredited educational institution in information technology, information management, Information systems, computer science, computer engineering, Software engineering, Business Administration, Management, or other related disciplines;
Work Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience for a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year for a master's degree in IT Operations, Network Engineering, Security, or related experience.
- Varied experience working with security applications such as anti-virus, firewalls, IDS, etc.;
- Exposure and experience working with security applications such as firewalls, anti-virus, and patch management;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Servers, Linux OS, and Network Equipment (switches and firewalls)
- A thorough understanding of how applications communicate over the network using source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols;
- Excellent aptitude for process and methodologies related to cybersecurity protection, detection, and response and an understanding of applied security concepts and best practices;
- Able to assist in the development of vulnerability management processes and workflows;
- Basic knowledge of application security and cloud/mobile security is a plus;
Licenses & Certificates: DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Information Security related certifications issued by Cisco, ISACA, or ISC2;
- Previous experience with Web application firewalls.
- Previous experience with UNRWA or other UN agencies;
Languages
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Special Notice
- The duration of the consultancy is 6 to 11 months, extendable according to performance and availability of funds.
- Remuneration for this consultancy will be on Grade 12 ($1,259.40 USD) and depend on fund availability, qualifications, and relevant experience.
- The incumbent will be only in Gaza.
How to Apply
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