Overview
This internship position is based in the Information and Communication Technology Service (ICTS), Information Security, at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). The intern will assist with Information & Cyber Security Operations and Infrastructure & Physical Security.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring security dashboards (SIEM, EDR, and Firewalls).
- Assist in the initial triage of security alerts and escalation of high-risk incidents.
- Assist in the analysis of reported phishing emails and suspicious files.
- Assist in documenting incident timelines and preparing post-incident reports.
- Assist in conducting regular vulnerability scans.
- Assist in the tracking and verification of security patches and system updates.
- Assist in performing security configuration audits.
- Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness materials.
- 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.
- Assist in the configuration and secure deployment of Wi-Fi Access Points.
- Assist in preparing and updating network schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Assist in the secure decommissioning of ICT equipment.
- Assist in communicating effectively with site supervisors regarding infrastructure issues.
Required Experience
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
Qualifications
- Completion of undergraduate studies in Information Technology or related field.
- Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
