CIS Officer (Cyber Security)

The CIS Officer (Cyber Security) reports to the Cyber Security Officer (CIS).  As part of the CIS Division team, the CIS Officer (Cyber Security) will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Division tasks with a focus on developing, maintaining, and enhancing the cyber security posture. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The CIS Officer (Cyber Security) will be required, in accordance with the EUAM Ukraine Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUAM Ukraine, Serving in Ukraine, to perform the following tasks:

• To regularly perform vulnerability and risk assessments on the internal network and to distribute remediation reports to the respective teams and following up on remediation tasks; 
• To perform 1st level routine security log monitoring of all security events on the internal network and Cloud infrastructure;
• To actively participate in CIS projects, providing cyber expertise and recommendations, ensuring confidentiality, integrity and assurance;
• To create cyber awareness material and to maintain the Cyber Security knowledge hub;
• To create regularly reports and statistics on cyber incidents for various audiences;
• To disseminate threat intelligence from different providers to various audiences and to create mitigation plans based on the threat intelligence;
• To recommend and support implementation of security controls to mitigate any IT security risks;
• To provide recommendations towards the CIS work plan and the Cyber Security work plan;
• Handle information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria: 

• Enjoy full civil rights and have no criminal records; 
• Citizenship of Ukraine and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Ukrainian laws;
• Successful completion of university studies attested by a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and/or equivalent technical specialization studies in the field of Communication Technology, or a closely related field of study (Bachelor’s degree is a requirement);
• After having obtained the university degree, at least five (5) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience in Information and Communication Technology out of which three (3) years in implementing and supporting Cyber Security operations and/or System Administration, in particular, system design and implementation. 

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Experience with System Administration or Network Administration;
• To have knowledge of the phases of incident response;
• Experience working with a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and knowledge of detection rules;
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian, both oral and written; 
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional advantageous assets: 

• Knowledge and/or experience with Office365, Azure or other Cloud platforms; 
• Knowledge of ISO2700x and NIST, implementing/recommending IT security controls and knowledge of the NIST phases;
• Knowledge and/or experience with programming or scripting languages;
• Certification in information security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, or related;
• Knowledge and/or experience working with Mobile Device Management (MDM);
• Knowledge and/or experience working with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions;
• Professional experience in an EU and/or international environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity.

Personality assets

• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy; 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high workload exceptionally;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as a team member in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight deadlines;
• Used to work on a multitude of activities at the same time and with limited supervision;
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously with colleagues and as part of a team, with respect to diversity;
• Punctuality, commitment to quality, ability to perform under stress, attention to detail, solid work ethics, willingness to work flexible working hours and still deal helpfully and courteously with all contacts.

to apply for the post, please fill in the application form - https://www.euam-ukraine.eu/our-mission/vacancies/