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

Organization: NSNS-Information Management Section

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2024-09-17, 7:22:41 AM

Closing Date: 2024-10-15, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 24

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Extrabudgetary

Probation Period: 1 Year

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

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. The position entails both project management activities and technical duties contributing to the realization of the 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 manage activities required for implementation of NSNS activities related to information and computer security.
• 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.
• Lead the development and drafting of a 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.
• Conduct (where needed) information and computer security assessment, advisory missions and International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) missions.
• Develop and conduct information and computer security training course for building awareness and enhancing computer security in Member States.
• Interact with other sections, divisions, departments and external organizations as required to complete tasks.
  

Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
Functional Competencies
Required Expertise

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;
Familiarity with and experience working in the nuclear domain an asset;
Proven technical writing skills: Ability to draft, review, and edit information and computer security guidance documents.
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 $77326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 38431*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

• The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly 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.
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

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. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
• 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.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• 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.