Senior ICT Associate (Security Operations Analyst), G-7, Fixed-Term, Post no. 116860, ICTD Digital Core, Valencia, Spain

Contract

This is a G-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-7 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

For every child, a connected world.

The overarching strategic goal of UNICEF’s Information and Communication Technology Division (ICTD) is to transform and build partnerships with our stakeholders to successfully implement UNICEF programmes globally through innovative technology-enabled solutions.

UNICEF is going through an exciting digital transformation that will influence the work of the entire organization. As part of this transformation, UNICEF has opened a new ICTD Digital Core office in Valencia, Spain to execute ICTD’s digital strategy across all UNICEF locations globally.

This Senior ICT Associate (Security Operations Analyst) is in the Global Cyber Security Operations Unit, which oversees global cybersecurity operations services, leads incident management activities, and interacts with UN, non-UN, and commercial partners to defend UNICEF against cyberthreats.

This position reports to the ICT Specialist (Security Operations Center) at the P-3 level.

How can you make a difference?

The Senior ICT Associate (Security Operations Analyst) will assist and support the ICT Specialist in day-to-day operational aspects of cybersecurity at UNICEF by maintaining, documenting, operating, and monitoring information systems infrastructure components globally.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as first responder in security incidents.

• Analyze threats and vulnerabilities on an ongoing and proactive basis.

• Investigate, document, and report on cyber security issues.

• Address cybersecurity incidents, investigate suspicious activities and provide support for containment and prevention.

• Implement and manage Security Operations Center toolsets. Optimize and fine-tune performance to derive optimal results from the toolsets.

• Conduct threat hunting activities under the guidance of the ICT Specialist (Security Operations Center).

• Assist in auditing systems and risk assessments for applications and sites.

• Prepare response reports and document reported incidents.

• Collaborate with other units to identify potential security threats to their environments.

• Respond to cybersecurity queries from the global audience.

• Interact with subject matter experts within ICTD and from the field as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Any other duties assigned by Supervisor and 2nd Reporting Officer.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Academic Degrees: • Completion of secondary degree (High School Diploma or equivalent) is required. • University level courses in Computer Science or a related field with an industry-wide vendor certification like Security+, CSA, CEH are desirable.

Professional Experience: A minimum of 7 years of practical and progressive work experience in cybersecurity operations is required, including experience in: • Network defense tools and technologies • Incident response techniques

Technical Skills: • Familiarity with penetration testing for finding vulnerabilities in systems, web applications and networks is required. • Intermediate familiarity with OSINT tools and techniques is required. • Expert knowledge of TCP/IP is required. • Knowledge of computer networking, connectivity, Microsoft Operating Systems is required. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. • Working knowledge of a variety of tools related to endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, patch management is required. • Practical knowledge of PowerShell/Python/Query languages for scripting is required. • Linux expertise is desirable.

Language Requirements: • Fluency in English is required. • Knowledge of another official UN language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese or Russian) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

As an advocate for every child you will receive:

• A competitive salary that is tax-exempted in Spain
• You can access here the UN Salary Scale for Spain, and here a salary calculator for simulation. (medical insurance and pension premiums will be deducted from net salary).
• Holidays and leave, including 2.5 days of annual leave accrual per month
• Parental leave
• Dependency allowance
• United Nations-sponsored medical insurance plan, pension plan, and optional life insurance plan
• Access to professional development and learning programs, online learning
• Access to staff well-being and career development support

Please visit the Compensation and Benefits site on UNICEF Career page

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Candidates must be nationals of EU countries or in possession of a valid work permit. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable women are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.

Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation (vaccination) requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who applied previously will be included for consideration and do not need to re-apply.