Cybersecurity and Vulnerability Management Specialist

h3Adversarial Exposure Validation Vulnerability Management Specialist /h3pJoin to apply for the strongAdversarial Exposure Validation Vulnerability Management Specialist /strong role at strongWorld Food Programme /strong /ph3Adversarial Exposure Validation Vulnerability Management Specialist /h3p2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants /ppJoin to apply for the strongAdversarial Exposure Validation Vulnerability Management Specialist /strong role at strongWorld Food Programme /strong /ppDirect message the job poster from World Food Programme /ph3Global Talent Acquisition at UN World Food Programme /h3pstrongBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: /strong /ppUnder the general supervision of the Chief TECI and the direct supervision of the Head of Cybersecurity Operations, the incumbent will lead efforts to enhance the organization's threat exposure vulnerability management practices. This includes coordinating adversarial validation initiatives
- such as penetration testing, threat exposure assessments, red/purple teaming
- to identify and assess exploitable vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure and systems. The role focuses on validating risks and gaps, prioritizing remediation and controls, and aligning efforts with business priorities. /ppThe incumbent will collaborate with teams to integrate validation results into threat exposure and detection processes, while continuously monitoring, reporting, and refining adversarial validation practices to minimize organizational risk by addressing critical vulnerabilities and detection gaps. /ppstrongACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: /strong /ppMain responsibilities include, but not limited to: /pulliDesign and coordinate adversarial validation activities such as penetration tests, threat exposure assessments, and red/purple team exercises to identify detection gaps, exploitable weak points and assess their risk impact in real-world scenarios. /liliValidate findings to confirm exploitability, assess risk levels, and guide prioritization of remediation efforts, leveraging team input and expertise and guiding integration into WFP’s threat exposure management program. /liliCollaborate with relevant teams and provide technical direction to ensure timely mitigation of validated vulnerabilities or detection gaps. /liliDevelop clear reports and dashboards that highlight key findings, including critical vulnerabilities, attack paths, and remediation progress for stakeholder visibility. /liliCommunicate adversarial validation findings, risks, and remediation strategies effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders. /liliContinuously refine validation techniques based on emerging threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and attack methods to maintain program relevance and effectiveness. /liliPrioritize vulnerabilities based on adversarial validation outcomes, focusing on those posing the highest risk to the organization’s operations, and coordinate team efforts accordingly. /liliPerform other cybersecurity related duties as assigned. /li /ulpstrongDELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: /strong /pulliComprehensive Adversarial Validation Reports: Developed in coordination with a small technical team, including findings, attack paths, categorized vulnerabilities, proof of concept, and real-world risk impact. /liliPrioritized Mitigation Recommendations: Actionable strategies based on business impact and organizational risk, incorporating team-driven insights to address critical gaps and improve security posture. /liliIntegrated Workflows Threat Exposure Alignment: Team-supported automation and structured processes for embedding validation results into vulnerability management and threat intelligence programs. /liliStakeholder Communication Briefs: Executive-level summaries and presentations reflecting the team’s findings and strategic recommendations, tailored based on different audiences. /liliRefined Validation Methodology: Updated adversarial validation techniques and documentation, developed collaboratively and incorporating lessons learned across the team. /li /ulpstrongQUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: /strong /ppstrongEducation: /strong /pulliUniversity Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related fields or a combination of relevant education and experience. /li /ulpstrongExperience: /strong /pulliAt least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with focus on vulnerability management and threat exposure management. /li /ulpstrongKnowledge

Skills:
/strong /pulliSound IT Security skills, with both academic background and practical hands-on experience /liliIn-depth understanding of vulnerability management frameworks, processes, and best practices. /liliExperience with vulnerability scanning processes, tools and remediation workflows. /liliFamiliarity with security concepts such as threat modeling, asset classification, and risk-based decision-making. /liliExperience with penetration testing, and adversarial emulation activities t