Information Security Lead
Quick answer
Médecins Sans Frontières is hiring a senior Information Security Lead to develop and implement information security strategy and governance, manage risks, lead incident response, and advise on technical and operational security oversight. The position is based in any MSF office within +/-3 hours CET and the application deadline is 10/18/2026.
- Role
- Information Security Lead
- Organization
- Médecins Sans Frontières
- Location
- Any MSF office within +/-3 hours CET
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Information Security Lead will develop and implement MSF’s information security strategy and roadmap, manage risk, lead incident response, and advise on technical and operational security oversight.
What you'll do
- Develop, implement, and maintain MSF’s information security strategy and roadmap
- Identify, assess, and prioritize information security risks in the movement
- Lead responses to movement-wide information security incidents
- Advise on matters such as infrastructure, network, cloud, and endpoint security
- Advise on data classification, minimisation, retention, and secure sharing
- Develop and deliver information security awareness and training programs
What it takes
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
- Certification as a security professional, e.g. CISSP or CISA
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in information security or security risk management
- Strong expertise in cloud, network, and cybersecurity, including incident response, vulnerability management, DLP, IDS/IPS, and penetration testing
- Good knowledge of security frameworks, risk management, and compliance requirements
- Experience developing security policies, standards, and enterprise solutions in complex, decentralised, and international environments
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in any MSF office within +/-3 hours CET.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a minimum Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, certification as a security professional, and at least 7 years of experience in information security or security risk management.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, but the job is based in any MSF office within +/-3 hours CET.
How to apply
Apply directly on Médecins Sans Frontières's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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