Organizational context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP utilizes food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and invests in employee development, offering a dynamic and impactful career.
Job purpose
The Cybersecurity Advisory Consultant (IAM & Endpoint Protection) will play a crucial role in strengthening WFP's cybersecurity posture by providing expert advisory services. This role involves conducting risk assessments, leading Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, and designing/reviewing security architectures for IT systems and services. The consultant will focus on enhancing identity and access management controls, defining endpoint protection requirements, and ensuring security is embedded by design in applications and cloud services. Responsibilities include assessing and strengthening IAM across various platforms,
defining endpoint security baselines, and providing guidance on integrating identity and device-based controls. The consultant will also contribute to developing and improving cybersecurity procedures, researching innovative technologies, and advising stakeholders on cybersecurity risks associated with emerging technologies, ultimately safeguarding WFP's information assets and systems.
Responsibilities
The Cybersecurity Advisory Consultant will play a crucial role in enhancing the World Food Programme's (WFP) information security posture. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive risk assessments and leading the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process for IT systems, ensuring security risks are identified, evaluated, and mitigated. The consultant will design, review, and oversee security architectures for applications, platforms, and cloud services, embedding security controls by design and alignin
📌 Cybersecurity Advisory Consultant (Roma)
🏢 WFP
📍 Roma