Information Technology Intern

Responsibilities

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Assist in monitoring security dashboards (SIEM, EDR, and Firewalls) to identify potential threats or anomalies.
• Assist in the initial triage of security alerts and the escalation of high-risk incidents to senior analysts.
• Assist in the analysis of reported phishing emails and suspicious files using sandbox environments.
• Assist in documenting incident timelines and preparing post-incident reports.

Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Assist in conducting regular vulnerability scans across the network and application layers.
• Assist in the tracking and verification of security patches and system updates across the enterprise.
• Assist in performing security configuration audits against Secretariat policies and standards.

Governance, Awareness, and Training

• Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness materials for staff.
• Assist in the coordination and analysis of internal phishing simulation exercises.
• Assist in reviewing and updating Information Security policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in performing user access reviews to ensure compliance with the principle of least privilege.

Infrastructure & Physical Security

• Assist in the configuration and secure deployment of Wi-Fi Access Points, ensuring proper encryption and SSID isolation.
• Assist in preparing and updating network schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Assist in the secure decommissioning of ICT equipment, ensuring data destruction protocols are met.
• Assist in communicating effectively with site supervisors regarding any infrastructure issues requiring information security intervention.

Qualifications and Special Skills

• Academic Status: Applicants must be a student in the final year of a first university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent), Master's, or Ph.D. program, or have completed such a degree.
• Field of Study: A field of study that is closely related to the type of internship (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity) is required.
• Experience: Professional work experience is not required for the UN Internship Programme.
• Certification: Must be able to provide an official certificate of enrollment or graduation at a later stage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official United Nations careers portal by following the link provided in the application section below.