Vacancy Notice No. 2008/911
Position and Grade: Remote Monitoring Engineer (P-4)
Organizational Unit: Remote Monitoring Unit
Surveillance, Seals and Remote Monitoring Section
Division of Technical Support
Department of Safeguards
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 19 September 2008 (re-opened on 11 December 2008)
Application Deadline: 26 December 2008
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed term Temporary Assistance, 2 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting
The Department of Safeguards is the organizational hub for the IAEA's safeguards work. The IAEA inspects nuclear and related facilities under safeguards agreements with more than 140 States.

Within the Department of Safeguards, the Division of Technical Support is responsible for providing technical support in safeguards specific equipment matters to the three Operations Divisions.

The Remote Monitoring Unit, which is responsible for safeguards remote data transmission, is located in the Section for Surveillance, Seals and Remote Monitoring as part of the Division of Technical Support. The operating environment is collaborative, with due regard given to confidentiality.

Main purpose
Under the supervision of a Unit Head, the Remote Monitoring Engineer leverages considerable networking expertise and application development skills to program remote monitoring software, to improve the remote monitoring infrastructure, and to install and upgrade remote monitoring systems in the field.

Role
The Remote Monitoring Engineer plays several roles in the Unit: (1) developer, performing relevant software engineering disciplines either as a leader or a member of a team; (2) network engineer, initiating, planning, executing and controlling agreed work; (3) resource for the Unit, taking part in various activities as required, such as quality assurance and continuous process improvements.

Partnerships
The Remote Monitoring Engineer advises the Unit Head and the other members of the Remote Monitoring Unit on the development, monitoring, and improvement of the remote monitoring infrastructure and on enhancing the efficiency of daily data transfers where possible. He/she provides support to the Operations Divisions as needed and shares technical information with external technical contacts such as Member State representatives, facility staff and vendors. Additionally, he/she liaises with States' R & D organizations and with commercial equipment developers and manufacturers to plan future systems.

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 and secure 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 remote monitoring 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 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
  • Technical expertise:
    • 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 (or equivalent) degree in information technology or computer science.
  • A minimum of seven years of working experience including at least five years in programming in a complex network environment, preferably in an international organization.
  • Networking experience to include extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VPN, firewalls, telecommunications, and IT security techniques.
  • Practical experience in producing functional specifications and in formulating solutions to meet user requirements.
  • Practical experience in integration of applications is an asset.
  • Fluency in English essential. Knowledge of German is preferable. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is desirable

NOTE: The incumbent of the post will be considered to be a radiation worker and be subject to an appropriate programme of physical and special medical surveillance arranged by the IAEA.

NOTE: This is not an established Agency post. It is fixed term temporary assistance post, subject to the availability of funds.

Remuneration
The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $63 052 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $37 957*, 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

* Subject to change without notice

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.