Information Technology Security Officer(P4)

Job Description - Information Technology Security Officer (P4) (2024/0071 (233733

Organization

NSNS-Information Management Section

Primary Location Job Posting

2024-09-17, 12:22:41 PM

Closing Date

2024-10-15, 9:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 24

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Extrabudgetary

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

This is a re-opening of the vacancy. Applicants who have already submitted their application do not need to re-apply. All existing applications are still under consideration.

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 establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to nuclear security events and threats thereof.

The Information Management Section (INMA) is responsible for managing and maintaining the information technology systems necessary for implementing the work of the Division and providing for information exchange through internal and external information portals.

Main Purpose

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

Role

The Information Technology Security Officer is: 1) a substantive expert, specializing in information and computer security implementation for nuclear security regimes; 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

1. Identify, propose, plan and subsequently manage activities required for implementation of NSNS activities related to information and computer security.
2. Advise on, review and revise as required NSNS's internal information and computer security policies and procedures to ensure continued security of sensitive information entrusted to the Division.
3. Lead the development and drafting of a Nuclear Security Series guidance documents for information and computer security implementation.
4. Conduct information and computer security assessment, advisory missions and International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) missions.
5. Develop and conduct information and computer security training course for building awareness and enhancing computer security in Member States.
6. Interact with other sections, divisions, departments and external organizations as required to complete tasks.

Required Expertise

• Nuclear Security: Cyber Security for Nuclear Facilities - Extensive knowledge in IAEA Nuclear Security Series guidance.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced university (or equivalent) degree in information science, computer science, nuclear science, nuclear engineering or related fields.

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in information science, computer science, nuclear science, nuclear engineering related field with two years of relevant additional experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.

Minimum of seven years of working experience in commercial, national or international organizations in software design and development for complex information systems and with experience in IT project management.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.