Information security analyst

The EMCDDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Established in 1993 and based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe. On 2 July 2024, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) will become the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA).

The position we are recruiting for is presently situated within Information and Communication Technology Unit (ICT), and the selected candidate will be reporting to the team leader of the ICT/SST, the Service Support Team. 

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Be primarily responsible for monitoring the agency information systems and networks for security threats and vulnerabilities. Analyse security data, investigate incidents, and help maintain the security posture of the organisation, in close coordination with and in assistance to the other ICT/SST team members and ICT unit in general.
• Conduct and document risk and vulnerability assessments to identify potential weaknesses in the security infrastructure, focusing on the understanding and prioritising of security-related risks.
• In the event of security incidents, play a central role in the coordination with the other OISC (operational information security cell) members, ICT staff, 2 contractors and the EMCDDA security authority, in responding to and mitigating these incidents. Investigate breaches and work on remediation.
• Assist in developing and enforcing security policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensure that the organisation complies with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of new services in the unit’s work to ensure that security by design principles are taken into account.
• Contribute to the ICT efforts to educate employees and end-users about security best practices, in preparing and conducting security awareness training.
• The job holder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, namely in the area of systems configuration and administration, according to the needs and priorities of the EMCDDA.

Deadline for application: 29 April at 23.59 Lisbon time.

Apply online through: https://e-recruitment.emcdda.europa.eu/e-recruitment/jobvacancies

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