Cybersecurity Consultant – Threat Intelligence and Hunting Analyst

World Food Programme
IT - Latium - Rome
December 28, 2024
Consulting

Cybersecurity Consultant - Threat Intelligence and Hunting Analyst
Apply: Remote
Locations: Rome, Italy
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR108659
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 January 2025 - 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion).
WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices.
We offer an attractive compensation package.
JOB TITLE: Cybersecurity Consultant - Threat Intelligence and Hunting
TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST2
UNIT/DIVISION: TECI, Technology Division
DUTY STATION: Remote Work
DURATION: 11 Months (renewable)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Under the general supervision of the Chief TECI and the direct supervision of the Head of Cybersecurity Operations, the incumbent will drive WFP's efforts to operationalize cyber threat intelligence (CTI), strengthen threat hunting capabilities, and enhance detection engineering strategies.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop, maintain, and support a cyber threat intelligence capability and associated CTI tools.
Design and establish procedures for examining and profiling adversary community structures.
Collaborate with external partners and enhance threat intelligence feeds.
Utilize threat intelligence platform to inform defensive strategies and threat hunting efforts.
Enhance detection engineering by correlating threat intel with suspicious files.
Document workflows and detection methods to ensure consistency in cybersecurity operations.
Perform other security-related duties as required.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Integration and operationalization of CTI.
Strengthened proactive threat hunting capabilities.
Enhanced detection strategies using correlated threat intelligence data.
Seamless integration of CTI tools with existing cybersecurity systems.
Support to investigation activities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: University Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related disciplines.
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge & Skills:
Solid IT Security skills with practical experience in incident response.
Experience with SIEM and threat intelligence platforms.
Strong understanding of CTI methodologies and threat hunting techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft and Linux security hardening.
Data Analytics and scripting skills in Python and/or PowerShell are assets.
Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is mandatory.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: Guides the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER: The United Nations does not charge any application fees.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
Ensure your profile is accurate and complete.
Upload your professional CV in English.
Contact us if you face challenges with your application.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs and individual qualifications.
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