Are you an experienced technologist who wants to use your expertise to defend human rights and help protect civic space from unlawful surveillance? Have you experience researching the surveillance industry?

JOB PURPOSE

Working as part of the Amnesty Tech’s Security Lab, the Technologists will conduct research on surveillance technologies and help develop tools and technologies to protect human rights defenders from unlawful surveillance.

The technologists will join at a time of expansion for the Security Lab as it grows to face the increased challenges presented by surveillance technologies to the work of human rights defenders around the world. This is an exciting time to be joining a growing team that has a track record of high impact research and campaigning.

The location for this post is London but we will consider options to based candidates in other locations where there is an Amnesty International Secretariat office, or can offer relocation and work permit support.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience conducting research and investigations into surveillance technologies, with the ability to deal in a sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, as well as familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and the ability to conduct them during investigations and research projects. You will use sound judgement and initiative to solve problems and provide constructive inputs. Development knowledge (preferably in python or go) would be beneficial.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead research on unlawful targeted surveillance against civil society and research into the surveillance industry.
• Track surveillance companies and technical infrastructure of spyware and phishing attacks against civil society.
• Assist Human Rights Defenders with digital security and forensics analysis of their devices
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Disrupting Surveillance Team and other parts of the Amnesty movement to ensure that research supports the broader campaigning activities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in technical investigations to track spyware or phishing campaigns, in threat intelligence and malware analysis
• Proven ability to investigate cyber-surveillance from state actors and the surveillance industry
• Solid knowledge in digital security and surveillance against civil society
• Existing record of publications on digital security or surveillance issues
• Ability to conduct research and investigations with emphasis on confidentiality and operational security

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

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