Digital Security Specialist (m/f/d)

About the role

As a Digital Security Specialist at TI, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organisation’s digital infrastructure and data. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating digital security risks, developing incident response procedures, and conducting digital security training for staff members. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, excellent communication skills, and a passion for contributing to the mission of TI.

Overview of key dimensions

Team: Technology Reporting Line: Head of Technology Salary Band: salary according to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF2 salary range starting around EUR 48,000.00 gross per year depending on relevant experience Starting Date: 01.07.2024; start date flexible Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of 2 years. There is a prospect of extension subject to organisational need continuing, performance proven and funding confirmed and there is interest in a stable and long-term cooperation. Working Hours: full time [100%; 40 hours per week] Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin/Germany Job ID: TIS-Tech-DSS-032024

Main accountabilities of the role

Based in the Technology Team and reporting to the Technology Manager, the Digital Security Specialist (m/f/d) will:        

• Manage digital security risk (Conduct regular assessments of TI’s digital infrastructure and assets to identify and  evaluate potential security risks; Develop and implement strategies to mitigate digital security threats and vulnerabilities)
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threats to ensure TI’s systems are adequately protected
• Create and maintain incident response procedures to effectively address and manage security incidents
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure a swift and organized response to digital security incidents
• Conduct post-incident reviews to identify areas for improvement and enhance incident response protocols
• Design and deliver digital security training programs for TI staff members to enhance their awareness and understanding of cybersecurity best practices
• Develop educational materials, guidelines, and resources to support ongoing digital security training initiatives
• Respond to digital security incidents, including suspicious activity alerts flagged by Microsoft 365 and intrusion detection systems
• Work closely with IT teams, management, and relevant stakeholders to integrate digital security measures into TI’s daily operations
• Liaise with external digital security experts and civil society organisations to exchange information about emerging threats and mitigation strategies

Candidate profile

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:

• Relevant professional qualification/s; relevant university degree is an asset
• 5+ years of relevant work experience ensuring the digital security of a medium size, preferably international, organisation
• Familiarity with civil society organisations and an understanding of their unique digital security challenges is desirable
• Demonstrate experience of risk management
• Demonstrated experience of delivering digital security trainings
• Demonstrated experience of creating and implementing incident response procedures
• Demonstrated experience securing SaaS solutions such as Microsoft 365 & Microsoft Azure
• Experience of conducting or commissioning risk assessments and security audits, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
• Experience of responding to digital security incidents
• Experience working with ITSM tools like Freshservice
• Strong understanding of digital security frameworks and best practices
• Familiarity with the ITIL framework of best practice for IT Service Management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Strong organisational skills and ability to successfully manage priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate digital security matters to individuals with diverse backgrounds
• High degree of service orientation and ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure
• Professional language proficiency in English; additional languages as an asset
• Commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International

What we offer

Joining the Transparency International Secretariat candidates can expect:

• the opportunity to become part of the global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to the work of TI in the field of transparency and accountability working on a wide range of relevant and challenging issues
• a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic experts in the field of anti-corruption, driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact
• a dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45+ different nationalities
• a high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with streamlined decision-making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy
• opportunities to learn and grow, including regular Show & Tell meetings and visits by external experts

Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:

• a relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and eligible
• financial contribution to German language classes
• generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
• Remote-hybrid working model from within Germany
• the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 10 working days at a time for a maximum of 20 working days per calendar year)
• Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months
• Sodexo Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
• reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
• Mental wellbeing and counselling support by OpenUp
• a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via the online recruitment system.

Click on the APPLY NOW Button further down and send in your application.

Closing date for external applications is May 5th 2024.

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

Transparency International is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome and strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit, if needed and eligible.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, colour or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

Disclaimer

Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application, processing, testing, interviewing, traveling or otherwise), nor does Transparency International require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. Transparency International will also not ask you to join any group or account on social media or elsewhere.

Further information

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