Information Technology Security Officer International Atomic Energy Agency Experience: 5 to 10 Years Vienna, Austria Apply By: 16-10-2024

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.

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.

Source: https://iaea.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2024/0071%20(233733)