The World Bank Group-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The World Bank Group is seeking an IT Officer specializing in Security, Risk, and Compliance with a focus on Security Architecture. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the organization's mission of ending extreme poverty and promoting sustainable development through innovative information and technology solutions. The role is part of the Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit, which aims to deliver transformative technologies to enhance the effectiveness of the World Bank Group's operations globally. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and architectural information security solutions, ensuring compliance with policies, and managing risks associated with information security across the organization.

  • Analyze reports to identify risks, vulnerabilities, or areas of potential non-compliance and recommend feasible options.
  • Develop the risk management, security, and compliance plan for projects, ensuring compliance with policy and operational requirements.
  • Create advisory documents and project artifacts; identify root causes of incidents and direct resources to resolve them.
  • Conduct risk, security, and compliance audits/assessments and define strategies to address identified issues.
  • Monitor emerging trends in IT security, risk management, and compliance, and make recommendations to management.
  • Establish and maintain a framework to ensure internal controls and processes meet best practices and audit requirements.
  • Design controls, standards, and key risk and performance indicators; educate colleagues and assist in compliance training programs.
  • Provide technical expertise on the administration of tools related to security, risk management, and compliance.
  • Guide project teams on security/risk management/compliance issues and ensure project plans are compliant.
  • Lead programs to enhance security/compliance/risk awareness across the World Bank Group.
  • Develop innovative solutions and contribute insights to resolve complex problems.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to strengthen solutions for internal and external clients.
  • Master's degree with 5 years relevant experience or bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Computer Science, Information Management, or Information Systems.
  • Experience in application security, risk assessment, and data protection based on data sensitivity and business risks.
  • Experience with enterprise security architecture design and implementation for financial services or similar organizations.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft, Azure, and Office 365 technology platforms and security controls.
  • Familiarity with Agile practices at an enterprise scale; knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a plus.
  • Experience guiding project teams in remediating common application vulnerabilities.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
  • GCP, AWS, or Microsoft Certified Cloud Solution Architect certification.
  • Retirement plan
  • Medical, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid leave including parental leave
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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