We're looking for an innovative hands-on Technical Cyber Security Analyst with a unique combination of skills who wants to play a major role in tackling climate change.

You’ll be joining our IT team which provides IT services to our remote and global workforce. You’ll be working closely with the Cyber Security Manager with a main goal to assist in protecting our people, data and systems, as well as with other IT Team members, by guiding them on how to best implement technical security controls in their day to day work. This role, just like any other role within the Foundation, will require you to think outside of the box and come up with innovative solutions to the problems that may be new to you.

If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to apply.

How you'll contribute

• Continuously monitor cloud infrastructure, applications and devices for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and configure security alerts and notifications to proactively detect and respond to security incidents.
• Investigate and mitigate security incidents and breaches.
• Support Cyber Security Manager or other IT team members in security-related projects, ensuring security best practices are integrated into our cloud architecture.
• Act as a security mentor within the IT Team, by providing technical security expertise and training, where needed.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address weaknesses.
• Develop and maintain security procedures and standards.
• Develop and maintain security automation tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of security configurations, incidents and procedures.
• Proactively propose solutions to improve the Foundation’s security posture.

Our ideal candidate has

• Proven experience working with cloud environments, preferably Google Workspace and Google Cloud Platform.
• Proven experience in SOC-related tasks.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices including experience with IAM, encryption and DLP technologies.
• Experience managing security monitoring tools and incident response procedures.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g. Python, Bash) for security tasks.
• Creative approach to solving complex problems.
• Relevant security certifications are desirable.
• Nice to have - some penetration testing experience or interest thereof.
• Experience working in a decentralised environment is an advantage.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, our working language; additional languages are an asset.
• A genuine interest in and passion for addressing climate change.
• The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers.
• The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones using tools such as Zoom, Slack and email (Google Workspace).
• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.

Why join us?

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.
• Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
• A full-time position with a consultant or employment contract (subject to location) for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year.

Location: CET +/- 2 hours.

You will be based remotely with infrequent travel to European and occasionally worldwide destinations. We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work permits.