ph3Job Title /h3pCYBERSECURITY ADVISORY CONSULTANT (AI Security Secure by Design) /ph3Type of Contract /h3pCST Level II /ph3Unit/Division /h3pTechnology Division, Information Security /ph3Duty Station /h3pRemote work /ph3Duration /h3p11 months /ph3Background and Purpose of the Assignment /h3pUnder the general supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer and supervision of the Head of Cybersecurity Advisory Services, the incumbent will conduct consulting activities to the business, including, but not limited to: /pulliAuthorization to Operate and cyber security compliance /liliApplication security /liliNetwork security /liliSecure-by-design principles across the technology lifecycle from solution conception through deployment and operation. /liliSecuring critical applications such as beneficiary management systems /liliSupport the secure adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies /liliIdentity and access management /li /ulh3Accountabilities / Responsibilities /h3olliConduct comprehensive risk assessments and lead the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process for IT systems and services, ensuring that security risks are appropriately identified, evaluated, documented, mitigated and communicated to relevant stakeholders. /liliDesign, review and oversee the security architecture of new and existing applications, platforms, cloud services and technology initiatives, ensuring that appropriate security controls are embedded by design and aligned with organizational policies, data classification requirements and industry best practices. /liliDevelop and maintain security requirements for artificial intelligence solutions, covering the secure handling of data, models, prompts, interfaces and supporting infrastructure throughout the solution lifecycle. /liliConduct security assessments of AI use cases and solutions, identifying risks related to data exposure, unauthorized access, model manipulation, insecure integrations, third‑party dependencies and unintended system behaviour, and recommend proportionate mitigation measures. /liliEmbed secure‑by‑design principles into solution development and procurement processes, defining reusable security requirements, review checkpoints and design guidance. /liliLead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of cybersecurity procedures, services, methodologies and governance frameworks aimed at protecting organizational information assets, systems and services. /liliResearch, evaluate and propose innovative technologies, security capabilities and process improvements that strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the organization while demonstrating measurable business value and operational effectiveness. /liliPropose and maintain new security standards, procedures and guidelines to help raise the current security maturity level of the organization.



/liliIn close collaboration with the Architecture branch, perform regular baseline and hardening reviews of WFP security solutions and technologies. /liliProvide expert cybersecurity advisory services and technical guidance to County Offices, Regional Bureaus and HQ divisions to address cybersecurity challenges and maintain compliance with organizational security standards. /liliProvide guidance to IT solution owners across the organization to:ulliDesign security controls appropriate to the technology and risk landscape. /liliProtect information according to its classification and sensitivity /liliImplement secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices. /liliIntegrate security requirements into project and solution lifecycles /liliEnsure compliance with cybersecurity standards and requirements. /li /ul /liliAdvise stakeholders on cybersecurity risks associated with emerging technologies, including cloud services, artificial intelligence, software‑as‑a‑service (SaaS), digital transformation initiatives and data‑driven solutions. /liliMaintain a record of decisions taken and assessments performed, in cooperation with other members of the Advisory team. /liliIdentify and execute improvements to existing processes, through solutions to address recurring problems and enhancements to existing solutions or documentation. /liliAct as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned technologies, platforms, business applications and cybersecurity domains. /liliPrepare and present high-quality reports, risk assessments, executive briefings, architecture recommendations and management updates tailored to technical and business audiences. /liliMentor, coach and provide technical leadership to junior team members, contributing to knowledge sharing, capability development and continuous improvement within the Advisory team. /liliRepresent the Cybersecurity Branch in meetings, working groups, steering committees, audits, assessments and enterprise initiatives as required. /liliPerform additional duties and responsibilities as required in support of TECI Cybersecurity objectives. /li /olh3Qualifications/Experience required /h3ollibEducation: /b Degree in the field of Computer Science/Engineering or related STEM disciplines or equivalent working experience. /lilibExperience: /b At least 6 years of relevant work experience. /li /olh3Knowledge Skills /h3ulliSolid IT Security skills, with both academic background and professional experience /liliSolid IT SDLC expertise.



/liliStrong understanding of AI security concepts, threats and risk management practices. /liliAbility to define and implement secure‑by‑design principles, security requirements and architectural controls throughout the solution lifecycle. /liliExperience conducting security reviews of AI‑enabled solutions, including data protection, model security, third‑party AI services and integration security. /liliUnderstanding of IT architecture and design concepts. /liliAbility to manage stakeholder relationships, aligning cybersecurity risk strategies with business objectives. /liliUnderstand cybersecurity risk concepts to assess threats, vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies. /liliGood project management skills. /liliExperience in multinational organizations /liliIT Security and IT Audit certifications /liliSecurity architecture in the cloud. /liliUnderstanding of AI security concepts and framework /liliExperience in ISO, NIST, HIPAA or PCI compliance processes. /li /ulh3Languages /h3pFluency in oral and written English is mandatory with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is desirable. /ph3WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /h3pWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /ph3REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /h3pWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /ph3WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. /h3h3WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. /h3h3We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). /h3h3Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. /h3h3We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies, and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here. /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Cybersecurity Advisory Consultant (AI Security & Secure by Design) (Roma)
🏢 Logistics Cluster
📍 Roma