Several United Nations UNOPS IT Jobs – ICT Technician – Software Security Specialist

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Ref: VA/2013/B5004/2200
Level: ICS-6
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About United Nations UNOPS:
The UNOPS North America Regional Office provides services that help implement projects for a range of partners, and support operations run by the UNOPS Mine Action Cluster, Small Grants Cluster and Development Group Cluster. In addition, the office serves as a liaison between UNOPS headquarters and its Executive Board, which supports and supervises UNOPS activities globally.
The UNOPS Development Group Cluster is based in the North America Office and supports a diverse and complex portfolio including partners such as the United Nations Development Programme (the Bureau for Development Policy, the Human Development Report Office, and the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation), the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Capital Development Fund, the United Nations Secretariat and a broadening community of primarily New York-based UN partners in the delivery of project management, implementation and administration services.
Job Summary: The ICT Technician – Software Security Specialist will perform work as part of a comprehensive ICT security risk management program and will perform other duties as required.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • ·         Strong theoretical background and substantial experience in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), particularly in the areas of software development, compliance, incident management, security testing, and web application security.
  • ·         Extensive knowledge of the ICT governance, polices and security concepts.
  • ·         Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • ·         Ability to independently perform security assessments including application tests, reviews and to prepare recommendations to effectively address a wide range of security related issues/problems.
  • ·         Demonstrated ability to manage projects and work towards the achievement of defined deliverables.

Personal Competencies:

Professionalism: Strong theoretical background and substantial experience in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), particularly in the areas of software development, compliance, incident management, security testing, and web application security. Extensive knowledge of the ICT governance, polices and security concepts. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to independently perform security assessments including application tests, reviews and to prepare recommendations to effectively address a wide range of security related issues/problems. Demonstrated ability to manage projects and work towards the achievement of defined deliverables.
Client Orientation: Ability to identify and analyze client security needs and develop solution specifications to meet business requirements.
Communication: 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.

Planning & Organizing: Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignments, manage competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
  • ·         Secondary School Diploma. A first level university degree in computer or information systems, mathematics, statistics, engineering or other related field and/or certifications such as the CISSP, SSCP, CSSLP, ITIL, Microsoft MC or SANS GIAC would be desirable.
  • ·         A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an ICT environment is required, with at least 3 years of demonstrated cumulative experience working as a senior software engineer or software security analyst. 
  • ·         Experience with the development and review of security code is required. 
  • ·         Experience developing security test and remediation plans is required. Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), as well as knowledge of secure software development practices and application security frameworks including Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) are highly desirable. 
  • ·         Working knowledge and experience with security testing methodologies and testing tools including Nesus, Netcat, Metasploit, IBM AppScan is desirable. 
  • ·         Experience working with C/C++, C# programming languages, SharePoint,.NET and DNN frameworks is desirable. 
  • ·         Experience with the Microsoft SQL database, database access controls, and secure data replication over SSL is desirable.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of a second UN language or local language is an asset.

How to Apply:
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Deadline: 1oth May 2013
NB:
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<!–[if !supportLists]–>·         <!–[endif]–>Please note that this is a LOCAL post and is only open to all nationals of Uganda and to individuals who have a valid work permit therein.

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