Result of Service

The consultant will report administratively to Head, Field Information Management and Technology Office and technically to the Head, Information Security Office at Headquarters Amman.

Work Location

Lebanon Field Office

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement security automation solutions: The Security Automation Specialist is responsible for designing, develop-ing, and implementing security automation solutions to improve the security posture of the organization. This includes developing and maintaining automation scripts, tools, and workflows to automate security processes, such as vulnerability scanning, threat in-telligence, and incident response.

2. Identify security risks and requirements: The Security Automation Specialist works closely with security analysts and other stake-holders to identify security risks and requirements and to develop appropriate security automation solutions. This involves as-sessing security risks, analyzing security requirements, and selecting appropriate security automation tools and technologies.

3. Integrate security automation into the incident response process: The Security Automation Specialist works closely with the secu-rity operations centre (SOC) to integrate security automation into the incident response process. This involves developing and maintaining automated incident response workflows, such as automated notification and remediation, to ensure that security in-cidents are handled effectively and efficiently.

4. Continuously monitor and improve security automation: The Security Automation Specialist continuously monitors and improves the security automation solutions to ensure that they are effective in mitigating security risks. This includes keeping up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies and making recommendations for improvements and enhancements.

5. Provide technical expertise and support: The Security Automation Specialist provides technical expertise and support to other security professionals in the organization. This includes providing training and support for security automation tools and technolo-gies and assisting with incident response activities.

6. Maintain documentation: The Security Automation Specialist maintains documentation of security automation solutions and pro-cesses, including scripts, tools, and workflows. This documentation is critical for maintaining the security posture of the organiza-tion and for ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations.

Qualifications/special skills

A university degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
Experience in developing scripts (Python, REGEX, Powershell, Shell, etc.)
Knowledge of various operating system flavours including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix
Exposure and experience working with security applications such as firewalls, anti-virus, patch management, and vulnerability management;
Experience in working and partnering with other technology teams to resolve cybersecurity incidents
Demonstrated experience in task automation, including developing and maintaining automation scripts, tools, and workflows.
Experience in persuading technical individuals and teams who share different objectives and priorities to deliver the security activities expected of them
• The ability to demonstrate a dynamic interest in solving information security issues; analytical ability to break down problems into constituent parts.

Desirable Qualification

• Azure certifications, e.g. AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with MS Power Automate

Languages

The ability to speak and write in fluent English

Competencies

• Effective communicator with a positive and confident attitude, both written and verbal, to both technical without expertise and non-technical personnel like senior management
• Excellent planning and organizing skills;
• Team player, excellent communication skills, good time management.
• Aptitude for solving problems and acting on own initiative.
• Highly motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong ability to drive for results, to manage and deliver against multiple priorities on time;
• Applying technical expertise.
• Strong ability to drive for results to manage and deliver against multiple priorities on time.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

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.