International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Recruitment Unit, Division of Human Resources, IAEA, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria.
Telephone (431) 2600-0; Facsimile (431) 2600-7;
E-mail: Official.Mail at iaea.org.
Vacancy Notice No. 2011/023
IAEA invites online applications for Remote Monitoring Engineer
Vacancy details
Position and Grade: Remote Monitoring Engineer (P-3)
Organizational Unit:
Remote Monitoring Unit
Surveillance, Seals and Remote Monitoring Section
Division of Technical Support
Department of Safeguards
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 15 March 2011
Application Deadline: 1 May 2011
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)
Organizational Setting
The Department of Safeguards is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for more than 160 States in accordance with their safeguards agreements. The safeguards activities are undertaken within a dynamic and technically challenging environment including advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities and complemented by the political diversity of the countries.
The Department of Safeguards consists of six Divisions: three Operations Divisions, A, B and C, for the implementation of verification activities around the world, and three Support Divisions:
(i) Division of Concepts and Planning,
(ii) Division of Information Management, and
(iii) Division of Technical Support; and the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services.
The operating environment is participative, interactive, analytical and dynamic. Many sensitive issues require the utmost discretion.
The Division of Technical Support is responsible for the development and implementation of the Department’s equipment systems.
The Remote Monitoring Unit (RMU) is responsible for implementing and maintaining the infrastructure for remote data transmission of safeguards data and is located in the Section for Surveillance, Seals and Remote Monitoring (TSR) in the Division of Technical Support.
Main purpose
Reporting to a Unit Head, the Remote Monitoring Engineer leverages considerable networking expertise and application development skills to program remote monitoring software, improve the remote monitoring infrastructure and install and upgrade remote monitoring systems in the field.
Role
The Remote Monitoring Engineer is: (1) a project manager, initiating, planning, executing and controlling agreed work; (2) a developer, performing relevant engineering disciplines either as a leader or a member of a team; (3) a resource for the Section, taking part in various activities as required, such as quality assurance and continuous process improvements.
Partnerships
The Remote Monitoring Engineer works closely with colleagues from the TSR and TAU sections. He/she would also be expected to liaise with other SG or external R&D organizations� staff.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Develop remote monitoring systems to improve communications and data transfers from remote facilities.
Carry out requirements analysis and design of software systems and develop custom applications for remote data transfers, monitoring, and state of health (SoH) analysis.
Design, test, and implement various network configurations using the latest firewall, VPN (Virtual private network), routing techniques, etc. to enhance the existing TCP/IP-based RM infrastructure.
Ensure the reliability and availability of Safeguards remote monitoring data repositories on a 24/7 basis and ensure that the system meets the performance criteria.
Provide expert advice and support to the Operations Divisions, including the provision of field support during inspections and instruction on the use of instruments, methods and techniques, and writing network/system operation procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Networking experience to include extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VPN, firewalls, telecommunications and IT security techniques.
Thorough understanding of software engineering processes and the software engineering life cycle.
Disciplined, methodical approach to requirements analysis and system design.
Thorough knowledge of Web programming (Javascript, PHP, PERL, HTML) and knowledge of one or more of C/C++/C#, Java, XML, OScript.
Knowledge of relational database management software (e.g. SQL Server) and SQL.
Customer/user orientation: ability to focus on customer/user needs and satisfaction.
Good communication skills, including the ability to prepare software-related documentation.
Good organizing skills to work simultaneously on different projects.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary/multicultural teams with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Education, Experience and Language Skills
University degree or equivalent in communication, electronics, computer engineering, physics or associated disciplines.
At least 5 years of experience at international level, in systems engineering or data communication, preferably in the nuclear field. Experience with Safeguards equipment support or a related field of work would be highly desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Knowledge of German is preferable. Knowledge of other official languages of the IAEA (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.
Remuneration Package
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 018 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $34 451*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks’ annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance.
How to apply to the IAEA
APPLY ONLINE
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. 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 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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