Roster - Senior CIRT Technical and Operations Consultant

International Telecommunication Union - ITU DNE

Roster Closes 31 Dec 2026 8 months left

Overview

The Senior CIRT Technical and Operations Consultant will provide expertise to strengthen national cybersecurity incident response capabilities by deploying and integrating cybersecurity tools, improving incident management, and delivering technical training.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct technical assessment of national CIRT infrastructure.
  • Design and document the CIRT technical architecture.
  • Install, configure, customize, integrate, and test core CIRT technical platforms.
  • Deploy and configure the CIRT’s web portal and communication tools.
  • Perform testing of deployed CIRT/SOC tools and deliver technical training.
  • Provide remote technical support and prepare handover documentation.
Required Experience

At least seven (7) years of professional experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response, including at least three (3) at the international level. Experience in conducting, monitoring and assessing projects for effective implementation. Hands-on experience of incident response, digital forensics, cybersecurity analysis tools, operating systems (particularly Linux/Unix), CIRT/SOC open-source tools, and virtualized hosting environments are highly desirable. Proven experience in the deployment, customization, integration, and automation of CIRT/SOC technical solutions, including scripting for operational workflows and system interoperability, is highly desirable. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in computer science, engineering (telecommunications, systems, cybersecurity), or a related field OR education from a reputed college of advanced education, with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the fields above. Recognized professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or equivalent would be an asset.

Other Details
Languages Required
Knowledge of English at advanced level.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official language of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) would be an advantage.
Contract Duration
Open
Work Modality
Home Based, Remote
Remuneration
Between USD 280 and USD 450 per working day to be defined according to the work experience of the consultant.
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