Annual Salary Estimation: USD 105,781 (single rate, including post adjustment)Duty Station: Valencia, SpainOrganizational Location/Unit: Cybersecurity Operations Section (CSO)Position DescriptionThe UNICC workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.Purpose of the Position:The Senior Cybersecurity Operations Officer will be responsible for managing the delivery of the Cybersecurity Operations capabilities and projects aligned with the strategy and roadmap. This role requires not only a strong foundation in technical knowledge (especially related to Cybersecurity Operations) but also an ability to communicate complex security topics to a non-technical audience, drive security awareness initiatives, and work collaboratively across diverse teams.Objectives of the Programme:The objective of the Centre is to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions to its Clients and Partner Organizations.Main duties and responsibilities:The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief, Cybersecurity Operations (CSO) within the Cybersecurity Division (CS) and in close collaboration with the CSO teams. The incumbent will be responsible for:Lead Cybersecurity Operations Initiatives: Spearhead and guide key initiatives, including Security Operations Centre (SOC), enhancing team capabilities and performance.Promote Team Growth and Leadership: Provide expert mentorship to teams and stakeholders on Cybersecurity Operations, driving growth and operational excellence; Foster the development of team members while handling management duties such as performance reviews and leave approvals; Establish and review key performance indicators to measure and enhance the effectiveness of SOC.Collaborate on Security Enhancements and across Cybersecurity Functions: Work closely with the Chief, CSO to define and refine the functional and security requirements of Cybersecurity Operations tools, boosting threat detection and response; Work in collaboration with other Cybersecurity teams to embed robust security controls and capabilities across the organization.Present Key Cybersecurity Insights: Prepare, review, and deliver comprehensive analysis and reports on Cybersecurity Operations activities, tailored to a diverse audience.Oversee Daily Cybersecurity Operations: Manage the day-to-day functions of SOC team, ensuring seamless and efficient operations.Standardize Cybersecurity Procedures: Define and lead the implementation of SOPs for SOC team to optimize efficiency and reduce false positives.Enhance Threat Detection Capabilities: Develop and maintain advanced threat detection rules and use cases, strengthening the organization's detection and response measures.Analyze and Report on Security Data: Generate detailed security reports, illustrating the organization's security posture and supporting specialized security evaluations.Presales initiatives and other activities: Collaborate in technical presales activities for Cybersecurity Operations, offering expert guidance and support; Provide other ad hoc support either within the team or in other teams as required – this includes participation in special projects or support to service delivery for short periods of time on a part-time or full-time basis upon request from senior management.Recruitment ProfileExperience and Skills required:A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations.Experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) or as Security Incident Responder coordinator.Proficiency in various cybersecurity technologies related to SIEM, Microsoft Operating Systems, Network Security Concepts, EDR solutions, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud environments.Experience in Cyber threat intelligence, including methodologies and frameworks.Experience in cyber Threat intelligence platform and tools.Experience with UN entities.Experience in optimization of Cyber threat Intelligence process or workflow.Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Education:Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cyber Security. A first university degree and four (4) years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations may be accepted in lieu of a first university degree.At least one of the following technical certifications: CMS, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CSTA, CSTP, GCFE, OSCP, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN or other GIAC/similar certifications.Languages:English: Expert knowledge is required.Knowledge of another UNICC official language will be an advantage.Other InformationCompensation:Annual Salary Estimation (net of tax at single rate): UNICC also offers generous leave and absence allowances, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, teleworking, access to training, and depending on eligibility other benefits such as relocation grant, dependency allowance, language allowance, or education grant.Closing date for applications: Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 10 October 2024.Notes:Technical and/or personality tests may be carried out as part of the selection process.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Though you may not be selected for this advertised position, the UNICC will keep your application in a roster if your profile is deemed to be of potential interest for the Centre. You may thus be solicited by our HR department to participate in an interview for another position.* For UNICC staff members who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please refer to the applicable WHO e-Manual Annex 6 – Guidelines on Standard Minimum Experience Exposure and Education Requirements.Please inform us should you require any specific accommodation to facilitate your application.The UNICC workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.For applications to be valid, they must contain a motivation letter and the filled Personal History Form.Apply OnlineTitle *First Name *Last Name *Email *Country of Origin *Date of Birth *Current Location *Where have you heard first about this Vacancy? *
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