Information Technology Security Officer(P4)

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

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, upon request, for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to nuclear security events and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:

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

The Information Management Section (INMA) 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 managing and 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 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. Additionally, the Section is responsible for managing and implementing the programme of activities for raising States’ awareness of the threat of cyber-attacks, and their potential impact on nuclear security. 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 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)

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**Functional Competencies**

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- 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