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Information Technology Security Officer(P3)

Vienna

  • Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
    • Security and Safety
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Nuclear Technology
    • Information Management Section
    • Management, Administration and Finance
    • Energy sector
  • Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the Agency's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.

The Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) is responsible for coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to criminal acts or acts of nuclear terrorism and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections\:


•Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
•Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
•Information Management Section
•Programme Development and International Cooperation Section


The Information Management Section is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the mechanisms required to collect, collate and analyse nuclear security related information required for the effective implementation of activities to strengthen the international nuclear security framework. The Section is responsible for maintaining the Incident and Trafficking Database and related information, as well as the system to develop and coordinate the implementation of Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans. For this purpose, it liaises with other international organizations and Member States to enhance cooperation in and increase the outreach of nuclear security information. The Section is also responsible for implementing arrangements to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.


Main Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Section Head and in close coordination with Member States, the Information Technology Security Officer will support the development and implementation of the Division’s activities for enhancing Member States information and computer security activities within their nuclear security regime.


Role

The Information Technology Security Officer is\: 1) an expert, specializing in information and computer security implementation for nuclear security purposes. The position entails both project management activities and technical duties contributing to the realization assigned projects; 2) a key coordinator and performer in implementing the Division's information and computer security activities with Member States; 3) a Liaison Officer, interacting with technical experts, management and end users within NSNS, across the IAEA, and from Member States and international organizations.


Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Identify, propose, plan and subsequently support activities required for implementation of NSNS activities related to information and computer security.
  • Advise on, review and provide input as required to NSNS's internal information and computer security policies and procedures to ensure continued security of sensitive information entrusted to the Division.
  • Provide technical input in the development and drafting of Nuclear Security Series guidance documents for information and computer security implementation as a component of nuclear security.
  • Draft, edit, and propose policy and technical documents related to the implementation of information and computer security within a nuclear security regime.
  • Participate in (where needed) information and computer security assessments, advisory missions and International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) missions.
  • In close collaboration with the team ensure the development and conduct of information and computer security training courses developed and conducted under the NSNS information and computer security programme of activities.
  • Interact, coordinate, and cooperate with other IAEA sections, divisions, departments and external international organizations as required to complete tasks.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Name Definition
 
Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.
 
Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.
 
Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.
 
Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.


Functional Competencies

Name Definition
 
Client orientation Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.
 
Commitment to continuous process improvement Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements.
 
Partnership building Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals.


Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description
     
Nuclear Security Cyber Security for Nuclear Facilities Extensive knowledge in IAEA Nuclear Security Series guidance. Experience in IAEA guidance development is beneficial.
     
Information Technology IT Security Expertise in IT security standard, practices and practical implementation of computer security controls.
     
Information Technology Information Security Expertise in information security including information classification and security requirements for classified information. Ability to draft, review, and edit information and computer security guidance documents.
     
Information Technology Information Technology For Nuclear Power Plants Expertise in digital systems used to support nuclear safety and nuclear security functions.
     
Nuclear Engineering Instrumentation and Control Systems Extensive knowledge of instrumentation and control systems and associated digital technologies used in nuclear power plants.
     
Training Training Facilitation Significant experience in conducting computer security training. Prior experience in IAEA training activities is beneficial.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in information science, computer science, nuclear science, nuclear engineering or related field.

Minimum of five years of working experience in commercial, national, or international organizations in developing and implementing information and computer security controls in a nuclear and other radioactive material facility environment.
Experience in IT project management.
Familiarity with and experience working in the nuclear domain an asset.
Regulatory experience in the nuclear domain an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.


Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $60233 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 26442, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance


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Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values)\: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process
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