Specialist, Information Security

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist, Information Security to join our global team.

Team purpose

The SCA Information Security and Data Protection Team is responsible for supporting our Members in safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, availability of all information assets (data and systems). The team is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing Member information security and data protection risks and helping Members improve their information security programmes.

Role purpose

The SCA Information Security Specialist will act as the primary contact for information security matters between SCA Member organisations and SCI within the region to which they are assigned and offer independent objective advice, guidance and support for the senior leadership teams and functional teams. They will also be required to lead or assist with incident management processes both in SCI and SCA Members.

This role will also work closely with the SCI Information Security and Data Protection Team to promote the sharing of best practice and ensure alignment between SCI and Member information security and data protection programmes.  

Job Title: Specialist, Information Security 

Team: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance,

Reports To: Head of Information Security Services

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available 

Contract Length: Permanent

Grade: P3

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location.

Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): Any

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.

Language Requirements: English

International Travel Requirements: up to 5-10% (remove if no international travel is required)

Principal Accountabilities

• Carrying out regular assessments of current information security practices across SCA Member organizations (with appropriate reporting of status to key stakeholders). Help Members establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of their information security programme.
• Supporting Members to complete the annual Mutual Accountability Framework self-assessment and coordinating resulting mitigation plans
• Support risk assessment activities to identify and prioritize potential security threats. Support the development of appropriate risk management processes where not in place.
• Supporting the delivery of vulnerability assessments and penetration tests (and other Shared Services) with the SCI Information Security & Assurance team.
• Support and advise the Member’s Point of Contacts (PoC) during the implementation, and maintenance of IT security policies, standards, and procedures. This could include the writing and reviewing of new policies and procedures.
• Support the delivery of Member information security training programs for staff at all levels, including training content and phishing simulations. Foster and grow a culture of security awareness within the organization.
• Assist in information security incident management processes, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery. Coordinate communication and reporting of security incidents to relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for information security matters within assigned regions. Develop strong working relationships with Member PoCs and other key stakeholders. Provide expert advice and support to senior leadership and functional teams on all issues relating to information security.
• Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in information security; recommend improvements to security strategies based on industry developments and organizational needs.
• Collaborate with SCI IT and Information Security Teams to ensure alignment of information security tools and best practices across the movement. Help facilitate clear and regular communications regarding security initiatives and concerns. 

Experience and Skills

Essential

1. Experience working on cybersecurity, information security and data protection requirements within a global organization or related, technical or IT support.
2. Good understanding of IT infrastructure including cloud, networks and information systems.  
3. Good knowledge of the current information security threat landscape
4. Capability to convey technical information effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and comprehensive manner.
5. Capacity to build and maintain excellent relations and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
6. Strong personal, organisational and self-management skills.  
7. Strong communication skills, in English.
8. Commitment to Save the Children mission and values

Desirable

• Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• Experience of ‘field operations’ and the cybersecurity-related issues associated with working in remote, inhospitable and insecure environments
• Strong understanding of/willingness to learn key trends in international and humanitarian development and how technology can and is being utilised to support these developments 
   

Key Relationships

Internal (excluding direct team and manager)

• Information Security and Data Protection Team; IT Global Operations Team; Global Safety and Security; Country Offices

External

• Member IT / InfoSec leads and Members Senior Management Teams
• Cybersecurity vendors and partners
• External auditors 

Education and Qualifications 

Essential

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science / Business Technology / Cybersecurity / Information Security, or relevant experience

Desirable

• Cybersecurity related certification/s 

Working at Save the Children International

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.

Application Information

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found here via the job listing. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted should expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of the advert deadline.

Our recruitment process:

1. Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
2. Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
3. Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
4. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.