About the opportunity
In partnership with the National Council of Justice (CNJ), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) implements Project BRA/25/025 to promote innovation and strengthen cybersecurity, digital preservation, and information integrity in the Brazilian Judiciary. Assigned to the Network Governance axis, the Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst will lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cyber threat intelligence to anticipate risks, enrich incident understanding, and fortify institutional resilience. The incumbent collaborates closely with CNJ and UNDP teams in a home-based capacity, requiring robust personal working infrastructure.
Salary and benefits
- National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-8 grade contract)
- 6-month contract duration
- Professional experience within an international development and human rights framework
- Opportunity to collaborate directly with public sector institutions and technical security teams
Who can apply?
- Master's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 0 years of professional experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in the same fields combined with a minimum of 2 years of qualifying experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Fluency in Portuguese is required
- English language proficiency is desirable
- Satisfy applicable organizational tier eligibility requirements where relevant
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Completed application form via the online recruitment portal
When to apply
- Date posted: October 19, 2026
- Explicit closing date: November 3, 2026 at 04:59 UTC
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal vacancy page
- Review eligibility and tier requirements carefully
- Submit your online application before the November 3, 2026 deadline
Additional information
- This is a home-based position located in Brasilia, Brazil.
- The position is classified under Grade NPSA-8 as a National Personnel Service Agreement.
- UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates and retain applications for similar positions.
- UNDP never charges a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for cybersecurity professionals holding a relevant degree and specialized background in threat intelligence, OPSEC, or OSINT.
- A strong match for candidates seeking to apply advanced technical skills within public sector security and international organizations.
- Well-suited for professionals comfortable with autonomous home-based work environments requiring close stakeholder coordination.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract duration is limited to 6 months.
- Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory, which may restrict eligibility for non-Portuguese speakers.
- Candidates must ensure they possess adequate home infrastructure and equipment to perform technical duties independently.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 6-month engagement provides a high-impact platform to build specialized public sector security credentials, expand professional networks across international and national justice frameworks, and contribute directly to critical institutional cyber defense systems.
Our take
Cybersecurity professionals with the required educational background and fluent Portuguese language skills should seriously consider applying before the November 3, 2026 deadline. Candidates lacking relevant technical qualifications or Portuguese proficiency will find this role unsuitable.
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