The World Bank Is Hiring Senior IT Assistant, Security, Risk and Compliance Officer 2025.
The World Bank is thrilled to announce a vacancy for a Senior IT Assistant specializing in Security, Risk, and Compliance for 2025. This pivotal role is essential to our mission of fostering sustainable development and reducing poverty worldwide through effective technology solutions.
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In this position, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our security posture, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative IT security strategies that protect our systems and data. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in IT security and a passion for making a global impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our dedicated team committed to driving positive change. Join us in our mission to empower nations and improve lives through sustainable development and innovative solutions.
Selection Criteria
•Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or a related field.
•Direct experience working with large datasets and log analysis tools including but not limited to: SIEM, EDR, Python, PowerShell, etc.
•Demonstrable knowledge of large enterprise environments, network protocols, network devices, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.), and cloud environments.
•Experience using Splunk’s Search Processing Language (SPL) and Microsoft’s Kusto Query Language (KQL).
•Familiarity with common enterprise scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.).
•Demonstrated knowledge of cloud platforms, with a specific focus on Microsoft Azure, including Azure WebApp, Azure functions, Azure OpenAI, APIM, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Blob Storage.
•Deep understanding in using any of the DevOps tool such as Azure DevOps.
•Experience with Azure’s OpenAI technologies and familiarity with machine learning frameworks, indicating the ability to integrate AI capabilities into applications.
•Proficient in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular, showcasing the ability to work on full-stack projects.
•Database Management: Experience in designing, implementing, and managing both SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance optimization.
•Proven ability to develop and manage RESTful APIs, along with integrating third-party APIs, demonstrating expertise in creating scalable and maintainable service interfaces.
•Experience in understanding and analyzing various log formats from various sources.
•Familiarity with industry-standard processes defined for systems design, database design, development, testing, and integration phases of a project, including Agile-based implementations.
•Experience working in Agile environments, participating in Agile ceremonies, and utilizing Agile methodologies for security operations and threat hunting.
•Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Demonstrate a high level of motivation, confidence, integrity and responsibility.
•Ability to be organized, responsive and to be able to effectively multi-task with a focus on driving results.
•Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in dependently, effectively in a team/task force as a team member.
•Leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization.
•Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges.
•Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skillsets / Requirements
•GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Competencies
•Client Understanding and Advising – Looks at issues from the client’s perspective and takes action beyond normal expectations to ensure client satisfaction.
•Learning Orientation – Stays abreast of new trends and developments in own specialty area, the broader industry, and exposes self to increasingly more challenging projects and opportunities to learn.
•Broad Business Thinking – Maintains an in-depth understanding of the long term implications of decisions both for department and the client’s business. Ensures that decisions are supported by relevant stakeholders as well as sound performance data.
•Compliance with Standards – Monitors and maintains records on requests for information and assistance.
•Knowledge of Emerging Technology – Tests new technology to evaluate capability compared to specifications.
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