Join the World Food Programme as a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Remote) | Apply by 20 June 2026

Cybersecurity professionals seeking to combine technical expertise with meaningful humanitarian impact have an exciting opportunity to join the world’s largest humanitarian organization. The World Food Programme (WFP) is currently recruiting a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist – Network Security, a fully remote consultancy position that supports the organization’s global cybersecurity operations.

Applications close on 20 June 2026, making this a timely opportunity for experienced cybersecurity specialists looking to advance their careers within the United Nations system.

About the World Food Programme

The World Food Programme is the leading humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Operating in some of the most challenging environments on the planet, WFP delivers emergency food assistance while helping communities build resilience against conflict, disasters, and climate-related crises.

Awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, WFP supports millions of vulnerable people each year through innovative humanitarian programs designed to create pathways toward stability and long-term food security.

As humanitarian organizations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, protecting systems and sensitive data has become a critical component of WFP’s mission.

About the Position

The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist will join WFP’s Technology Division within the Information Security team. Working remotely under the supervision of cybersecurity leadership, the specialist will play a hands-on role in detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats across WFP’s global technology environment.

This position focuses heavily on operational cybersecurity, network security, incident response, and threat detection. The successful candidate will help strengthen WFP’s ability to identify and mitigate cyber risks while ensuring reliable protection for systems supporting humanitarian operations around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Detecting Cyber Threats

One of the primary responsibilities of the role is maintaining visibility across WFP’s global infrastructure.

The specialist will:

• Monitor cybersecurity alerts and telemetry
• Analyze threat intelligence feeds
• Investigate suspicious activity
• Improve monitoring coverage and detection quality
• Identify gaps in security visibility
• Oversee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) monitoring activities

This work helps ensure cyber threats are identified before they can disrupt critical humanitarian operations.

Leading Incident Investigation and Response

The position requires significant experience in cybersecurity investigations.

Key duties include:

• Conducting Tier 2 and Tier 3 incident investigations
• Analyzing attack patterns and indicators of compromise
• Producing technical incident reports
• Recommending containment strategies
• Supporting recovery and remediation efforts
• Maintaining evidence and audit trails

Strong analytical thinking and investigative skills are essential for success in this area.

Strengthening Network Security

A major focus of the assignment is improving network security across WFP’s technology environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting vulnerability management initiatives
• Leading network security remediation efforts
• Identifying security weaknesses
• Prioritizing risk reduction activities
• Coordinating implementation of security controls
• Collaborating with technical stakeholders to address vulnerabilities

The specialist will act as a senior technical advisor on network security improvements across the organization.

Enhancing Security Automation

Modern cybersecurity relies heavily on automation and orchestration technologies.

The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) development
• Automated threat enrichment
• Security playbook creation
• Investigation workflows
• Triage optimization
• Routine containment procedures

These improvements help security teams respond more effectively to emerging threats.

Supporting Security Operations

The role also includes ongoing operational responsibilities such as:

• Managing complex cybersecurity support tickets
• Improving security documentation and runbooks
• Evaluating new cybersecurity tools and services
• Recommending technology enhancements
• Supporting enterprise security projects

The position combines both strategic thinking and hands-on technical execution.

Qualifications and Experience

WFP is seeking experienced cybersecurity professionals with:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Six to eight years of relevant cybersecurity experience
• Expertise in SIEM technologies
• Strong incident response and investigation experience
• Knowledge of network security architectures
• Experience managing cybersecurity platforms and tools

Candidates should demonstrate advanced technical knowledge combined with the ability to operate effectively in complex global environments.

Technical Skills Required

The ideal applicant will possess expertise in:

Security Operations

• Threat detection and response
• Security monitoring
• Incident management
• Threat intelligence
• Digital forensics principles

Security Technologies

• SIEM platforms
• Endpoint security tools
• Identity security systems
• Cloud security monitoring
• Security telemetry analysis

Technical Automation

Experience with:

• Kusto Query Language (KQL)
• PowerShell scripting
• Python automation
• Security orchestration tools
• Detection engineering concepts

These technical skills are critical for modern cybersecurity operations.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is mandatory.

Knowledge of another United Nations language—including Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish—or Portuguese is considered highly desirable and may strengthen a candidate’s profile.

Why Work for WFP?

Joining WFP offers professionals the opportunity to apply advanced technical skills in support of a humanitarian mission that impacts millions of lives.

Benefits of working with WFP include:

• Exposure to global-scale technology environments
• Collaboration with international cybersecurity experts
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Meaningful work supporting humanitarian operations worldwide

Cybersecurity is increasingly essential to humanitarian organizations, making this role a unique blend of technical excellence and social impact.

A Career with Purpose

As cyber threats continue to evolve, humanitarian organizations must strengthen their digital resilience to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical services. The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist – Network Security position places professionals at the center of that effort.

For experienced cybersecurity practitioners with strong incident response, network security, and threat detection expertise, this role offers the opportunity to safeguard systems that support life-saving humanitarian programs across the globe.

Application Deadline: 20 June 2026

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the official WFP recruitment platform and contribute their expertise to a mission dedicated to achieving a world free from hunger.

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