IT Security Specialist

Remote homebased which can be based remotely in a RI country of operation

The post holder will require the right to work in their homebased location and national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment check.

About Relief International

Relief International (RI) is a leading nonprofit organization working in 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

About the opportunity

As a security expert, you will be the security focal point within RI’s global IT infrastructure, monitoring alerts from all IT-managed systems and carrying out actions to mitigate any security risks or vulnerabilities.

Skilled in security assessments, you will lead in alert monitoring and response, vulnerability mitigation, architecture design, system improvement and new IT solutions implementation.

About you

You will be skilled in working with Information Security frameworks and standards, and an expert in Microsoft Azure AD and M365 environment administration, with a track record in working with cloud-based (SaaS) solutions as system administrator or similar.

Your previous experience in a similar role as security focal point will be essential to this role, together with an understanding of IT systems in fragile contexts will be as asset. You will be skilled in advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking, with strong communication skills.

How to apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date. Note the closing date as per the job board listing, however, please apply immediately as we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and may withdraw the position before the job board closing date.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Relief International has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.