IT Security Specialist London, England
Job description
- Remote homebased which can be based remotely in a RI country of operation
- The post holder will require the right to work in their homebased location and national terms and conditions will apply.
- This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment check.
About Relief International
Relief International (RI) is a leading nonprofit organization working in 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.
About the opportunity
As a security expert, you will be the security focal point within RI’s global IT infrastructure, monitoring alerts from all IT-managed systems and carrying out actions to mitigate any security risks or vulnerabilities.
Skilled in security assessments, you will lead in alert monitoring and response, vulnerability mitigation, architecture design, system improvement and new IT solutions implementation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
· Information Security
· Data Governance
· Security Assessments and Compliance
· Cyber Incident Management and Crisis Response
· Deliver user training
About you
You will bring an advanced knowledge in working with Information Security frameworks and standards. An proven expert in Cyber Incident Response and Case Management, with a track record in working with Microsoft Defender and other cloud-based (SaaS) security solutions.
Your previous experience in a similar role as security focal point will be essential to this role. Bringing a strong understanding of IT systems in fragile contexts is a must and excellent understanding of working and supporting different geographical contexts around the globe. Together with previous experience of working with and training users in various countries and varying IT knowledge levels.
You will be skilled in advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking, with strong communication skills.
How to apply
To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.
You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing date. Note the closing date as per the job board listing, however, please apply immediately as we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and may withdraw the position before the job board closing date.
Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Relief International has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
