Geographic Information Systems Engineer (P-4)

Position and Grade:	Geographic Information Systems Engineer (P-4)
Organizational Unit:	Systems Engineering Team Infrastructure Section Office of Information and Communication Systems Department of Safeguards
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	8 October 2013
Application Deadline:	19 November 2013
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards (SG) is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for some 180 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; three Technical Divisions: Division of Concepts and Planning, Division of Information Management, and Division of Technical and Scientific Services; as well as two Offices: the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services. Within the Department of Safeguards, the Office of Information and Communication Systems (SGIS) is the centre of competence for the specification, development and maintenance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems and for the management of all ICT infrastructure and services to support safeguards. In partnership with other organizational entities, SGIS is responsible for planning and implementing an ICT strategy as well as enforcing ICT standards. The Infrastructure Section is responsible for providing secure, reliable, and dependable computing, collaboration, database and communications services to the Department of Safeguards. The Infrastructure Section cooperates with other Sections and Divisions in the Department of Safeguards to deliver IT services at a very high standard.

Main purpose

Geographic Information Systems Engineer serves as the lead system administrator for geographic information systems, including the design, installation, configuration and operation of integrated geographic information systems. He/she ensures the secure and reliable operation of geographic information systems and leads projects which enhance and develop the capabilities of such systems which includes performance tuning, scaling, maintenance and monitoring. Geographic Information Systems Engineer interfaces and coordinates with third party vendors and contractors in order to integrate custom and commercial off-the-shelf components of geographic information systems and establishes and develops standards, procedures and documentation for the efficient and secure operation of the Department's geographic information systems.

Role

The Geographic Information Systems Engineer is: 1) a technical specialist, designing and implementing secure geographic information based IT solutions; 2) a specialist adviser, providing vision and advice to management and customers on establishing and maintaining secure and stable geographic information systems and best practices; 3) a project manager, defining, planning and executing secure geographic information projects; 4) a solution provider, functioning as an expert in troubleshooting and performance tuning geographic information system issues and coordinating service delivery; and 5) a business analyst, soliciting customer requirements and translating those into practical and sustainable geographic information solutions.

Partnerships

The Geographic Information Systems Engineer collaborates extensively with the systems team, networking team, security team, data integration team, software development team, project managers and the business architects, providing technical expertise and solutions pertaining to the Safeguards geographic information environment. The Geographic Information Systems Engineer works closely with customers to ensure that their current and future business needs are fulfilled. He/she collaborates with external vendors, contractors and product suppliers on new information and technical specifications to evaluate and assess the suitability and of their products.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Geographic Information Systems Engineer conducts and supports the following functions: Design and develop geographic information components, data services and applications within the Department's secure IT infrastructure; Ensure the security, reliability, availability and sustainability of the Department's geographic information services; Design and perform capacity planning, accommodate for new technologies, and to meet customer needs of the Department's geographic information services in terms of both hardware and software; Work with customers in defining and developing user requirements; Install, configure, tune, monitor and maintain the Department's geographic information systems in terms of both hardware and software; Make provision for training, together with associated documentation, for client and server applications and components; Test and evaluate contractor software deliverables; Perform quality control and quality assurance of software deliverables to ensure that they meet user requirements, are properly tested, adequately documented and conform to established standards designed to promote reliability, accuracy, ease of use and maintainability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge and expertise with the administration, configuration, deployment and maintenance of enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies such as ESRI ArcGIS Server/SDE, ERDAS Imagine and Overwatch RemoteView; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, SQL Server, Active Directory, WCF, .NET, WPF, ASP.NET; Customization and scripting skills in Java Script, ArcObjects, Python, PowerShell and C#; Good working knowledge of role based access security controls and databases; Good working knowledge of virtual server infrastructure systems; Familiarity with design, development, and implementation of SOA approaches and principles to integrate widely disparate applications; Expertise in commercial, industry-standard software for GIS and imagery analysis; A demonstrated ability to manage comprehensive IT or GIS integration projects; Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities in the field of work; Project management skills: Good knowledge of and practical experience in disciplined approaches to project management; Documentation: Excellent skills in producing well-structured technical documents and operational procedures; Team skills: Proven ability to work in a team and to recognize the contribution of others; Quality management: Good knowledge of quality standards, industry standard best practices and continuous improvement processes; Communication skills: Strong communication skills, including effective presentation skills; Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external counterparts and to work harmoniously in a multicultural/multidisciplinary environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

University (or equivalent) degree in computer science, remote sensing, geography, GIS, or a closely related field; Minimum of seven years of related work in the field of large GIS integration projects or other relevant fields of work; Practical experience with IT service quality standard processes and service delivery (for example, ITIL) an advantage; Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Working knowledge of other IAEA official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) as well as German desirable.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $67 483 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $42 852*, 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 Complete an Online Application * 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. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. 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 with a different contract type, 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.