The Nuclear Energy Agency Network and Security Engineer

Paris - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Agencys 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

Network and Security Management

Provide expertise in and manage the NEAs 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.

Infrastructure and Operations

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.

Security Compliance and Innovation

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.

Other

Carry out other related duties assigned by the NEA IT Systems Manager.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

A university degree in computer science information security network engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Professional Background

At least five years of experience in network and security engineering with expertise in enterprise environments.
Familiarity with Secure Access Service Edge frameworks and their implementation would be an advantage.
Strong understanding of firewalls VPNs intrusion detection/prevention systems and cloud networking.
Experience providing SOC analyst-level support including threat hunting and incident response.

Tools

Expertise in Cisco networking Palo Alto and Fortigate firewalls f5 for DNS/VPN and Azure networking solutions.
Familiarity with SIEM tools endpoint protection and SOC operations.
Experience with log analysis security event correlation and vulnerability management.
Ability to write scripts and automate security tasks using Python PowerShell or Bash.

Additional Information :

Core Competencies

OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3 please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other with a commitment to reach a good working level.

Closing Date

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than23h59 27 October 2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

3 years fixed-term appointment.

What the OECD offers

Monthly salary starts at 7 644.78 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
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Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection Process

All applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. For retained candidates the selection process may include a video-recorded interview job-based assessment and panel interviews.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of NEA or OECD member countries irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin opinions or beliefs gender sexual orientation health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time