Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Officer (Information Security Officer)

IOM is seeking an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Officer (Information Security Officer) to ensure that IT systems, services, and data in the IOM-ICT ecosystem meet NIST cybersecurity standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning and conducting internal security audits and supporting external audit activities
• Identifying, assessing, evaluating, documenting, and reporting cybersecurity risks
• Supporting the design and implementation of security controls for data-in-transit and data-at-rest
• Advising business units and management on information security requirements and strategic security issues
• Developing and maintaining cybersecurity roadmaps, including objectives, milestones, and performance indicators
• Monitoring and analyzing security incidents and responding to breaches or vulnerabilities
• Performing hands-on security monitoring and risk assessments
• Supporting penetration testing and vulnerability management activities

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field
• Two years of relevant experience
• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent information security certifications
• Experience in establishing and implementing Information Security Management System programs
• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, Email Security Gateway, Insider Risk Management, DLP, IAM, endpoint protection, encryption, and cloud security controls
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work closely with government and international officials
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment

Fluency in English is required, and working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.