Guidance and Standards Nuclear Security Officer (Tech Lead)(P4)
Quick answer
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is hiring a senior Guidance and Standards Nuclear Security Officer (Tech Lead) at IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, with a base salary of US $86,027 and a variable post adjustment of US $45,508.
- Role
- Guidance and Standards Nuclear Security Officer (Tech Lead)(P4)
- Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- Location
- Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- US $86027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 45508*
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Guidance and Standards Nuclear Security Officer (Technical Lead) will coordinate and implement activities related to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) and its Amendment, and to the Nuclear Security Guidance documents within the nuclear security programme. He/she serves as Coordinator and Scientific Secretary of the Nuclear Security Guidance Committee (NSGC), and as the Scientific Secretary for the Director Generals Advisory Group on Nuclear Security (AdSec).
What you'll do
- Lead the development of activities related to the CPPNM and its Amendment, and to the Nuclear Security Guidance documents within the nuclear security programme
- Provide substantive technical expertise to the implementation of the long-term structure for the Nuclear Security Series
- Contribute to capacity building, including conduct of training, workshops, exercises and seminars related to information and computer security in States as a component of their nuclear security regimes
- Present the activities of NSNS related to Nuclear Security Series guidance, AdSec and the CPPNM and its Amendment to IAEA staff, Member States, AdSec, NSGC, the Commission on Safety Standards and the Safety Standards Committees
- Implement and maintain the Division's strategies and processes for establishing IAEA nuclear security guidance and preparing other draft security related publications
- Coordinate the development and presentation of advice on nuclear security generated by Member State experts on AdSec to the DG IAEA
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in nuclear science or in natural science disciplines
- Minimum of seven years of proven professional experience in nuclear security and/or nuclear safety
- Proven national experience in nuclear security and/or nuclear safety, including experience in developing national laws, regulations and guidance documents, and technical assessment reports
- Experience in the development of IAEA nuclear security guidance and/or safety standards in the various technical areas
- Experience in drafting communications and policy or information notes for internal audiences, including senior audiences, and external contacts
- Experience in planning and implementing of training activities in the area of nuclear security
What you'll bring
How we treat you
6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
What is the compensation package?
The base salary is US $86,027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), with a variable post adjustment of US $45,508.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in nuclear science or natural science disciplines, at least seven years of professional experience in nuclear security and/or nuclear safety, and experience in drafting communications and policy or information notes.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the IAEA's online application system by the closing date of November 2, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office at IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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