Consultant – Junior DevSecOps Engineer, local (UNICC)

Result of Service UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women. Only those applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

Work Location Gaza

Expected duration 6 to 11 months

Duties and Responsibilities ¿ Improve reporting and metrics’ visibility of the two dashboards (Veracode and DefectDojo). ¿ Define the necessary metrics and fields that will provide observability and decision making. ¿ Automate the data collection to export into PowerBI providing metrics to other Security teams. ¿ Produce training guidance and checklists for developers about OWASP Top 10. ¿ Learn how to work with SAST, SCA, DAST, container scan, IaC policy scan. ¿ Learn to integrate the scans into the CI/CD pipeline. ¿ Follow-up remediation with two development teams. ¿ Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications:

A university degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science, Information Security or related discipline.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of practical experience in infosec, DevOps or relevant IT fields. Additional trainings, certificates, internship may substitute the required experience.
• Good knowledge of OWASP Top 10.
• Good knowledge of analyzing data and using PowerBI and other tools.
• knowledge of Cloud-Based services (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Database infrastructure skills with Microsoft SQL Server 2008R2, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and higher.
• Ability to work with SAST, SCA, DAST, container scan, IaC policy scan.
• Good knowledge of Windows Operating Systems (Windows Server 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2).
• Good reporting and management skills.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Cloud certifications (Azure & AWS).

COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork and conflict resolution skills.
• Communication: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively; produces effective written communications.
• Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all backgrounds and orientations.
• Moves forward in a changing environment, open to and proposes new approaches and ideas; adapts and responds positively to change.
• Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way; works under pressure, with minimum supervision and a good level of proactive approach; uses criticism as a development opportunity; seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ability to grasp complex concepts, logical and analytical approach to solving problems.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with offshore/nearshore teams and share knowledge.
• Ability to interact with customers, ability to assess and gather customer requirements, comparing pros and cons, to propose best suited option and turn them into solution designs.
• The resource shall have strong experience in designing identity and access management solution in large operational environments:

Language:

• Proficiency in English.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

• The duration of the consultancy is 6 to 11 months, extendable according to performance and availability of funds.
• Remuneration for this vacancy will be $800 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the incumbent.

• The incumbent will be based in Gaza.

  Additional Information UNRWA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC) that aims to enhance livelihood and human development opportunities to Palestine refugees in Gaza.

United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC) is a UN agency that provides IT services to other UN agencies on a cost recovery basis.

UNRWA Information Management and Technology Department (IMTD) is seeking Junior DevSecOps Engineer to work on UNICC as part of Cyber Security Operations (CSO) for building a reporting and dashboarding capability for the findings.

The consultant will report administratively to Head Information Technology Service Centre at Headquarter Gaza and technically to United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC).

¿ Please indicate if you are a Palestinian Refugee and provide your registration card number if applicable.

No Fee THE 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.