UN Jobs - ICT Security and Operational Resilience Associate Officer at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Under the leadership of the

ICT Security and Operational Resilience Coordinator, the incumbent will assume

the following responsibilities:

• In
  
  charge of evaluating existing security and safety systems to determine the
  
  potential risks and identify possible ICT based integrated mitigation
  
  measures


• Provide
  
  evaluations on current security system and recommendations for
  
  improvements, utilizing ICT-based compatible, integrated security
  
  solutions


• Regularly
  
  review regulations, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in
  
  preparation for and conducts assessments


• Take
  
  part in technical meetings with client missions to gather data for
  
  preparation of  assessment
  
  activities


• In
  
  charge of evaluating security documentation and operational activities to
  
  ensure they meet  requirements


• Ensure
  
  that all required and applicable ICT-based security controls have been
  
  properly identified, implemented and maintained as intended


• Responsible
  
  for preparing and conducting client security assessment briefings


• Create,
  
  review and edit related documentation using Microsoft Office Productivity
  
  tools such as Access, Excel, Word, etc.


• Draft
  
  ICT risk assessment reports based on findings from the assessment
  
  activities


• Provide
  
  ICT-based integrated security solution services including physical
  
  security, static security, personnel security, facilities security,
  
  operations security, and integrated fire safety systems


• Technically
  
  support other ICT security activities such as regional ICT security
  
  integration activities


• Project
  
  Management of assigned client projects ensuring proper information flow,
  
  leveled expectations and on time deliverables


• On-site
  
  Quality Control/Compliance assessments using project management tools and
  
  methodology


• Offer
  
  client support via conference calls, on-site meetings, and electronic
  
  communications


• Ensure
  
  that systems implemented, designed or acquired meet the business
  
  continuity requirements


• Implement
  
  assistance for ICT security control products such as IPS, Breach
  
  Detection, Data Loss Prevention, and Encryption


• Client
  
  presentation to both technical and administrative audiences


• Perform
  
  other related duties as required by the ICT Security and Operational
  
  Resilience Coordinator.

• Professionalism: Strong theoretical background and
  
  substantial experience in Information and Communications Technology (ICT),
  
  particularly in the areas of ICT security and operational resilience
  
  including risk assessments procedures, business continuity, and disaster
  
  recovery. Extensive knowledge of network designing, architecture planning,
  
  deployment and support. Ability to independently run projects and to
  
  perform security assessments and reviews, and ability to prepare
  
  recommendations to effectively address a wide range of security related
  
  issues. Demonstrated ability to work towards the achievement of defined
  
  deliverables.


• Client
  
  Orientation: Ability to
  
  identify and analyze clients’ security needs and develop appropriate
  
  solutions to meet the business needs.


• Planning
  
  and Organizing: Ability to
  
  organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands
  
  and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines. Sound
  
  organization and interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate teams of
  
  individuals with diverse skills set.


• Communications: Excellent communication (spoken and
  
  written) skills, including the ability to convey complex technical
  
  concepts both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise manner. Ability
  
  to formulate detailed technical reports.


• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability
  
  to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in
  
  a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect