h3DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /h3 p15 October :59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) /p h3ABOUT WFP /h3 pThe World Food Programme 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 extreme weather shocks. /p pAt WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. /p pTo learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. /p pWFP 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. /p h3WHY JOIN WFP /h3 ul liWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /li liWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /li liWFP invests in the personal professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. /li liA career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. /li liWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). /li /ul h3JOB TITLE /h3 pCybersecurity Consultant - Threat Exposure Vulnerability Management Specialist /p h3TYPE OF CONTRACT /h3 pRegular Consultant (CST2) /p h3UNIT/DIVISION /h3 pTechnology Division, Information Security /p h3DUTY STATION /h3 pRemote /p h3DURATION /h3 p11 months /p h3BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT /h3 pUnder the general supervision of the CISO, the incumbent will lead efforts to enhance the organization’s threat exposure vulnerability management practices. This includes coordinating adversarial validation initiatives - such as penetration testing, threat exposure assessments,



red/purple teaming - to identify and assess exploitable vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure and systems. The role focuses on validating risks and gaps, prioritizing remediation and controls, and aligning efforts with business priorities. /p pThe incumbent will collaborate with teams to integrate validation results into threat exposure and detection processes, while continuously monitoring, reporting, and refining adversarial validation practices to minimize organizational risk by addressing critical vulnerabilities and detection gaps. /p h3ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ul liDesign and coordinate adversarial validation activities such as penetration tests, threat exposure assessments, and red/purple team exercises to identify detection gaps, exploitable weak points and assess their risk impact in real-world scenarios. /li liValidate findings to confirm exploitability, assess risk levels, and guide prioritization of remediation efforts, leveraging team input and expertise and guiding integration into WFP’s threat exposure management program. /li liCollaborate with relevant teams and provide technical direction to ensure timely mitigation of validated vulnerabilities or detection gaps. /li liDevelop clear reports and dashboards that highlight key findings, including critical vulnerabilities, attack paths, and remediation progress for stakeholder visibility. /li liCommunicate adversarial validation findings, risks, and remediation strategies effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders. /li liContinuously refine validation techniques based on emerging threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and attack methods to maintain program relevance and effectiveness. /li liPrioritize vulnerabilities based on adversarial validation outcomes, focusing on those posing the highest risk to the organization’s operations, and coordinate team efforts accordingly. /li liPerform other cybersecurity related duties as assigned. /li /ul h3QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED /h3 pEducation: University Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related fields or a combination of relevant education and experience. /p pExperience: At least 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with focus on vulnerability management and threat exposure management. /p h3Knowledge Skills /h3 ul liSound IT Security skills,



with both academic background and practical hands‑on experience /li liIn-depth understanding of vulnerability management frameworks, processes, and best practices. /li liExperience with vulnerability scanning processes, tools and remediation workflows. /li liFamiliarity with security concepts such as threat modeling, asset classification, and risk-based decision-making. /li liExperience with penetration testing, and adversarial emulation activities that aid in identifying potential attack vectors and their impact. /li liPrevious experience in international or UN environments is valued, but not essential. /li liIT Audit and/or PM certifications are desirable, though equivalent hands‑on experience is equally appreciated. /li liStrong organisational and communication skills. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 pFluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language desirable: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese /p h3WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /h3 pWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /p h3REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /h3 pWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /p h3NO FEE DISCLAIMER /h3 pThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. /p pAll employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. /p pNo appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Cybersecurity Consultant - Threat Exposure & Vulnerability Management Specialist (Italia)
🏢 World Food Programme
📍 Italia