Cybersecurity Specialist - 25014

Company Description

WWF-Ecuador is a member of a global network active in more than 100 countries, and in Ecuador it was the first world organization to invest in conservation in 1962. Currently, WWF in Ecuador focuses on three strategic and complementary lines of action, in order to work towards a more inclusive, safe and healthy future for Ecuadorians: I) responsible markets and sustainable local livelihoods, II) conservation of species and ecosystems, III) mobilization of society in favor of sustainability.

WWF seeks to ensure healthy ecosystems that provide ecosystem services and sustain the communities and societies that depend on them. A healthy ecosystem depends on the state of its biodiversity, and it is essential to ensure multiple populations of species at densities that allow ecologically significant interactions.

To achieve this objective, WWF has a long-term commitment to conservation and does so from a comprehensive approach, focusing its efforts on priority species that are threatened and are also ecologically, economically and culturally important. These species have characteristics that integrate comprehensive functions. Thus, the conservation of umbrella species benefits a wide range of concurrent species, and therefore, the ecosystem as a whole. Some of the priority species for WWF-Ecuador are: the jaguar and pink dolphin in the Amazon; the mountain tapir in the Andean foothills; and sharks, rays and sea turtles in the oceans.

Conserving these species depends on generating information about their populations and habitat, as well as information that allows us to improve the understanding of their threats. Based on research, cross-cutting strategies are developed that include actions to reduce direct threats, such as indiscriminate hunting and fishing, and initiatives to conserve and restore habitats.

Job Description

Major Function

The Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for supporting cybersecurity initiatives including monitoring, analyzing, and enhancing the security posture of WWF's information systems. The role involves working closely with other Cybersecurity and Information Technology team members to implement security policies, procedures, and controls. The Cybersecurity Specialist will support in developing and maintaining incident response plans, ensuring timely and effective handling of security incidents and breaches. A crucial part of the role is managing the Information Security Management System (ISMS). The analyst will ensure that all security policies, procedures, and controls are in alignment with industry standards and best practices.
 

*This is a 1-year assignment initially, with a likelihood of continued extensions.*

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs.
• Respond to and mitigate security incidents.
• Recommend corrective actions and remediation's.
• Identify security requirements and conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate penetration testing.
• Implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Support in developing/revising documentation of security procedures and processes.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans.
• Manage the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as CIS, PCI, and ISO standards.
• Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends and threats.
• Coordinate security awareness training programs.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure secure information systems.
• Support in evaluating and implementing new security tools, technologies, controls, and mitigations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Key Competencies

• Conflict Navigation: Communicate issues to management with a plan to address/solve them.
• Collaboration: Must be able to work well with others and have an open personality regarding work.
• Communication Skills: The ability to decipher complex technical terms into everyday language for others to understand.
• Cultural Competency: Adapting and building rapport across diverse groups while understanding how to drive change within your working environment.
• Solution-Oriented: Able to identify solutions to problems both independently and with guidance from leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• MUST HAVE 3-5 years of policy and compliance regulation experience in Cybersecurity.
• MUST HAVE a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology (OR Cybersecurity certifications with equivalent work experience).
  • Systems administrators or IT professionals with a Cybersecurity background are encouraged to apply.
  • Spanish is strongly preferred.
• MUST include a cover letter highlighting 1) your background in Cybersecurity and 2) how you can help benefit/enhance security at an organization like WWF.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A consistent team player and customer service orientation.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a matrixed and global team environment.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and project management skills including development of detailed project plans. 
• Strategic and business skills along with strong technical skills.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting technical problems.
• Proven track record of learning and adapting quickly to new technologies and opportunities.
• International travel may be required.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY – We live by the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

Additional Information

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter and include your salary expectations.