H3 Adversarial Exposure Validation Vulnerability Management Specialist /h3p Join to apply for the strong Adversarial Exposure Validation Vulnerability Management Specialist /strong role at strong World Food Programme /strong /ph3 Adversarial Exposure Validation Vulnerability Management Specialist /h3p2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants /pp Join to apply for the strong Adversarial Exposure Validation Vulnerability Management Specialist /strong role at strong World Food Programme /strong /pp Direct message the job poster from World Food Programme /ph3 Global Talent Acquisition at UN World Food Programme /h3pstrong BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: /strong /pp Under the general supervision of the Chief TECI and the direct supervision of the Head of Cybersecurity Operations, 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.
/pp The 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.
/ppstrong ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: /strong /pp Main responsibilities include, but not limited to: /pulli Design 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.
/lili Validate 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.




/lili Collaborate with relevant teams and provide technical direction to ensure timely mitigation of validated vulnerabilities or detection gaps.
/lili Develop clear reports and dashboards that highlight key findings, including critical vulnerabilities, attack paths, and remediation progress for stakeholder visibility.
/lili Communicate adversarial validation findings, risks, and remediation strategies effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders.
/lili Continuously refine validation techniques based on emerging threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and attack methods to maintain program relevance and effectiveness.
/lili Prioritize vulnerabilities based on adversarial validation outcomes, focusing on those posing the highest risk to the organization's operations, and coordinate team efforts accordingly.
/lili Perform other cybersecurity related duties as assigned.
/li /ulpstrong DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: /strong /pulli Comprehensive Adversarial Validation Reports: Developed in coordination with a small technical team, including findings, attack paths, categorized vulnerabilities, proof of concept, and real-world risk impact.
/lili Prioritized Mitigation Recommendations: Actionable strategies based on business impact and organizational risk, incorporating team-driven insights to address critical gaps and improve security posture.
/lili Integrated Workflows Threat Exposure Alignment: Team-supported automation and structured processes for embedding validation results into vulnerability management and threat intelligence programs.
/lili Stakeholder Communication Briefs: Executive-level summaries and presentations reflecting the team's findings and strategic recommendations, tailored based on different audiences.
/lili Refined Validation Methodology: Updated adversarial validation techniques and documentation, developed collaboratively and incorporating lessons learned across the team.




/li /ulpstrong QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: /strong /ppstrong Education: /strong /pulli University Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related fields or a combination of relevant education and experience.
/li /ulpstrong Experience: /strong /pulli At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with focus on vulnerability management and threat exposure management.
/li /ulpstrong Knowledge Skills: /strong /pulli Sound IT Security skills, with both academic background and practical hands-on experience /lili In-depth understanding of vulnerability management frameworks, processes, and best practices.
/lili Experience with vulnerability scanning processes, tools and remediation workflows.
/lili Familiarity with security concepts such as threat modeling, asset classification, and risk-based decision-making.
/lili Experience with penetration testing, and adversarial emulation activities that aid in identifying potential attack vectors and their impact.
/lili Previous experience in international or UN environments is valued, but not essential.
/lili IT Audit and/or PM certifications are desirable, though equivalent hands-on experience is equally appreciated.
/lili Strong organisational and communication skills.
/li /ulpstrong Languages: /strong /pp Fluency (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.
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📌 Cybersecurity And Vulnerability Management Specialist (Lazio)
🏢 World Food Programme
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