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.
Gaza
¿ The duration of the consultancy is 6 to 11 months, extendable according to performance and availability of funds.
¿ Remuneration for this consultancy will be $1,592.60 and depend on fund availability, qualifications, and relevant experience.
¿ The incumbent will be only in Gaza.
¿ Developing new frameworks for cloud security.
¿ Implementing new security measures on the Azure cloud.
¿ Collaborating with programmers and developers to create strategies for improving security.
¿ Scripting and automating security processes using Azure.
¿ Informing clients about the Azure cloud and its services.
¿ Using networking and virtualization to improve cybersecurity measures.
¿ Maintaining communication with project heads to keep track of progress.
¿ Meeting with clients to discuss their security needs and satisfaction with Azure services.
¿ Using internal resources from Microsoft and external resources to develop security measures.
¿ Organizing reports that detail new security implementations for clients to review.
¿ Creating cybersecurity systems for cloud environments and hybrid environments that use stationary hardware.
¿ Performs other related duties as required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
¿ Experience in security monitoring technologies, including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Endpoint Detection & Responses (EDR), Security Incident Event Management systems (SIEM), and Anti-Virus log collection systems for the purpose of comprehensive log analysis.
¿ Any one of the Azure certifications - Azure Security Engineer Associate; Azure Developer Associate; Azure Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Solutions Architect
¿ Information Security related certifications issued by Offensive Security, SANS or ISC2
¿ Previous experience in administration of Azure and hybrid environments;
¿ Experience working in an agile development environment
Competency:
¿ Applying technical expertise;
¿ Strong ability to drive for results, to manage and deliver against multiple priorities on time;
¿ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
¿ Strong interpersonal and communication skills; verbal and written;
¿ Excellent planning and organizing skills;
¿ Flexibility and adaptability.
Academic Qualifications:
¿ 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;
Experience:
¿ A minimum of 5 years of experience for a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years for a master’s degree in IT Operations, Software Development, Security, or related experience.
¿ Deep domain expertise in cloud infrastructure solutions (i.e., Windows and Linux IaaS, SAP, BCDR, Security, Management, Storage, Networking, OSS, containers, and Infra as code technology)
¿ Working knowledge of native Azure Platform security tools and service tools
¿ Varied experience working with security applications such as anti-virus, firewalls, IDS, etc.;
¿ Exposure and experience working with security applications such as firewall, anti-virus, patch management, and vulnerability management;
¿ Excellent aptitude for process and methodologies related to cybersecurity protection, detection, and response and an understanding of applied security concepts and best practices;
¿ Knowledge of application security and cloud/mobile security;
Language:
¿ Fluent in spoken and written English.
¿ Fluency in spoken and written Arabic.
UNRWA Information Management and Technology Department (IMTD) is seeking a Cloud/ Security Specialist responsible for identifying threats to the cloud and on-premise systems and developing new features to meet security needs. Moreover, he is responsible for building, maintaining, upgrading, and continuously improving cloud and on-premise systems.
The consultant will report administratively to Head Information Technology Service Centre at Headquarter Gaza and technically to the Senior Information Security Officer at Headquarter Amman.
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