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12 July 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 442
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of IT Security Officer in the Informatics Division.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: IT Security Officer  – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 113,800 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited non-locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will serve in the Informatics Division.
As his/her primary responsibility, the incumbent, under the direct
supervision of the Director, will have to review, maintain and enhance the
current IT security policies, including the setup of policies for the proper
use of personal computers, e-mail and Internet. He/she will also be
responsible for defining procedures for security management, securityrequirements of all operating systems, network components and
applications, access control principles and for promoting security awareness
principles. He/she will initiate the reporting and handling of incidents and
define the security audit policy. The incumbent will maintain close relations
with other specialists in the Informatics Division to discuss the technicalrequirements to implement the policie s and to install and maintain the
necessary system tools to detect and protect against security intrusions. The
incumbent will fully participate in the evolution of the design of the
network and telecommunications infrastructure and complex information
systems to ensure that the security components are adequately tested and
implemented.  The incumbent will be responsible for identifying security
alerts, analyzing their relevancy to the Organization's infrastructure,informing and ensuring their timely deployment. The incumbent will be
responsible for the preparation of an annual report to senior management as
well as ad-hoc reports covering security breaches and hacking and any other
issue relating to threats to the confidentiality and integrity of the
Organization's electronic information.
In addition, the incumbent will perform the following functions:a) define and coordinate the required training for IT staff and users;
build security awareness among staff through workshops andpublishing articles on the Intranet;
                                                          
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b) maintain close relations with count erparts in other organizations and
vendors to discuss IT security solutions;
c) perform such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.
REQUIRED A university degree in computer information science, mathematics or a
QUALIFICATIONS: related field. Good working knowledge and practical  training in IT security
concepts, hacking techniques and advanced enterprise IT protection
systems. A minimum of eight years’ experience with distributed systems,
networking and telecommunications technology with at least 2 years more
specifically focused on IT security-related issues (policy-making,implementation of security solutions, monitoring, contingency planning,
recovery from attacks, evaluation of vulnerability, damage assessment,
compromise and trace analysis, etc). Good working knowledge of
LAN/WAN technology (routers, switch es, VLANs, etc.), Windows NT and
2000, TCP/IP and Internet technologies (Web, DNS, FTP, mail relays,VPN, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, etc.).  Good knowledge of
authentication systems, use of certificates, digital signatures, data
encryption for secure communication and Internet access to production
systems. Good knowledge of the techniques used to compromise the
integrity of IT infrastructures and systems.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including an ability to write accurately and
concisely, conduct workshops and make presentations.  Knowledge of French
or Spanish would be an asset.
APPLICATIONS:
 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" or requested from:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739-57-72
Completed forms should be returned to the above address.All applications will be acknowledge d, although a delay in answering must
be expected.  Only applicants possessing the required qualifications will be
taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 31 October 2001
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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