About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. The Information Security unit within the Technology Division is looking for a Network Detection & Security Engineer to shape the design authority, telemetry architecture, and operational reporting for WFP’s Network Detection and Response (NDR) capability. The incumbent will develop IoT trust tiers, NAC posture, segmentation patterns, and DNS security baselines, while managing detection packs and playbooks for network-borne threats. This role requires strong expertise in cybersecurity, network architecture, and stakeholder management to ensure effective governance and security across WFP’s global infrastructure.
Salary and benefits
- Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Attractive compensation package
- Opportunity to work across global offices with passionate colleagues
Who can apply?
- University Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer or Network Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of relevant experience and education
- At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network architecture, or security policy network engineering
- Track record of designing network and IoT security controls and driving implementation
- Fluency (level C) in English
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, or Portuguese) is desirable
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline: 30 August 2026, 23:59 GMT+01:00 (Rome time)
How to apply
- Submit application exclusively through the official online recruiting system
- Ensure Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage
Additional information
- Type of Contract: Regular Consultant, Level 2
- Duty Station: Remote Work
- The United Nations does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- No appointment will be offered to members of specific UN oversight bodies (ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, JIU) during their service or within three years of ceasing that service
- For technical issues with the application, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
- For reasonable accommodation requests, contact global.inclusion@wfp.org
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…
- Engineers with a university degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or Network Engineering.
- Those with a proven track record of designing network and IoT security controls.
- Professionals with strong expertise in cybersecurity policy and network engineering.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must have at least five years of experience in cybersecurity or network architecture.
- Intermediate knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable but not required.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a high-level technical role for an engineer looking to shape the global security architecture and telemetry requirements for one of the world's largest humanitarian organizations.
Our take
Cybersecurity experts with a deep understanding of NDR and IoT security who are comfortable working remotely should apply.
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