Senior CIRT Technical and Operations Consultant
Quick answer
ITU is hiring a remote Senior CIRT Technical and Operations Consultant paying between USD 280 and USD 450 per working day to strengthen national cybersecurity incident response capabilities.
- Role
- Senior CIRT Technical and Operations Consultant
- Organization
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Between USD 280 and USD 450 per working day
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Senior CIRT Technical and Operations Consultant will provide on-demand expertise to strengthen national cybersecurity incident response capabilities across various countries. He/she will be responsible for deploying and integrating core cybersecurity tools, improving incident management mechanisms, and delivering technical training to ensure the operational readiness and long-term sustainability of national CIRT capabilities.
What you'll do
- Assess Current Infrastructure
- Technical Architecture Design
- Platform Deployment
- Web Portal and Communications
- Testing and Training
- Support and Handover
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in computer science, engineering (telecommunications, systems, cybersecurity), or a related field
- At least seven (7) years of professional experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response, including at least three (3) at the international level
- Experience in conducting, monitoring and assessing projects for effective implementation
- Hands-on experience of incident response, digital forensics, cybersecurity analysis tools, operating systems (particularly Linux/Unix), CIRT/SOC open-source tools
- Proven experience in the deployment, customization, integration, and automation of CIRT/SOC technical solutions
- Knowledge of English at advanced level. Knowledge of another official language of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) would be an advantage.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is between USD 280 and USD 450 per working day.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in computer science, engineering (telecommunications, systems, cybersecurity), or a related field, at least seven (7) years of professional experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response, and hands-on experience of incident response, digital forensics, cybersecurity analysis tools, operating systems (particularly Linux/Unix), CIRT/SOC open-source tools.
How do I apply?
To apply, please visit the ITU career website.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 12/31/2026.
How to apply
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