The Nuclear Energy Agency - Network And Security Engineer

Network And Security Engineer

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is an intergovernmental agency which operates under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD). It facilitates co-operation among countries with advanced nuclear technology infrastructures to seek excellence in nuclear safety, technology, science, related environmental and economic matters and law. The mission of the NEA is to assist its 34 member countries in maintaining and further developing, through international co‑operation, the scientific, technological and legal bases required for a safe, environmentally sound and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. It strives to provide authoritative assessments and to forge common understandings on key issues as input to government decisions on nuclear technology policies.

The NEA is seeking an experienced Network and Security Engineer to provide expertise in networking and cybersecurity, ensuring the security, availability, and performance of the Agency's IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving network infrastructure, firewall security, and cloud-based network solutions, as well as supporting security operations (SOC analyst-level support) to monitor, detect, and respond to threats. This role will work closely with the IT Systems Engineer, who manages hardware and daily administration functions.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in and manage the NEA's network infrastructure, including Cisco switches, Palo Alto and Fortigate firewalls, and f5 for DNS and VPN.
• Support the increasing use of Azure cloud-based network solutions to enhance security and scalability.
• Ensure robust network security through proactive monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Support SOC (Security Operations Center) activities, including threat monitoring, log analysis, and security event investigation.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and support the implementation of remediation measures.
• Maintain and enhance network performance, ensuring high availability and secure connectivity.
• Implement and manage firewall policies, VPN configurations, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Work closely with the Network and System Administrator to ensure smooth daily network operations and hardware management.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security best practices are applied across systems and applications.
• Work closely with vendors and service providers to optimise network and security solutions.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing.
• Assist in drafting and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies to continuously improve security posture.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in network and security operations.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues on cybersecurity awareness and best practices.
• Carry out other related duties assigned by the NEA IT Systems Manager.