Information Security Specialist Consultant - Nicaragua
On-site · Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
The Information Security Specialist will provide assessment, guidance, training, mentoring, and support on information security issues to local partners. Responsibilities include developing a country strategy in collaboration with the Deputy Chief of Party, ensuring partners adopt appropriate security practices, disseminating knowledge on information security, training local counterparts, and staying updated on emerging trends. The specialist must possess strong technical skills, existing relationships within civil society organizations, and the ability to travel up to 50%. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and fluency in English and Spanish are required.
Required Qualifications
- Existing, trust-based relationships with a wide array of stakeholders working for civil society organizations, human rights organizations, and independent media
- At least 3 years’ experience in information security, digital security principles, and safe computing practices
- Fluency in English and Spanish required
- Solid understanding of internet’s building blocks (DNS, SSL, IP, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills as well as experience developing solid professional relationships
- Broad training experience
- Strong writing skills (English) required
- Familiar with both commercial and open source digital security tools
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple activities
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