Employer:Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, IncLocation:Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary:
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Vulnerability
Assessment Specialist. We are
seeking candidates who possess extensive experience and expertise in vulnerability assessments, knowledge within the Engineering and/or Physical Science field and are willing to relocate to the United Arab Emirates. The remuneration is a full expatriate package.
seeking candidates who possess extensive experience and expertise in vulnerability assessments, knowledge within the Engineering and/or Physical Science field and are willing to relocate to the United Arab Emirates. The remuneration is a full expatriate package.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
We are engaged with working with the Government of the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) in the development of a comprehensive nuclear security
program for the countries’ civil nuclear power program. The initiative
is combining the resources of a global team of experts to partner with
the country officials in the program development and transition to local
authority ensuring a sustainable world-class program. The program
components encompass the wide spectrum of disciplines necessary for
program development to include, strategic planning, training,
engineering, quality assurance and overall program management.
This program is both challenging and rewarding and those who are selected will be pioneers in the development of this premier program in the Middle East. In addition the candidate would gain enormous experience and benefit from working within a unique multicultural society.
This program is both challenging and rewarding and those who are selected will be pioneers in the development of this premier program in the Middle East. In addition the candidate would gain enormous experience and benefit from working within a unique multicultural society.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
- All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
- Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
- In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
- All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
- Serve as Technical Lead for the Vulnerability Assessment (“VA”) process for the Nuclear Security Program.
- Responsible for the documentation of the VA process and for the preparation of the final VA report.
- Assure that all aspects of the program are implemented in accordance with the documented VA plan. Conduct training; develop processes and procedures and other methodology for the VA program.
- Provide oversight of the entire VA program to assure compliance with the VA methodology.
- Coordinate the VA team members including Subject Matter Experts to assure that the VA report reflects input and integration with key stakeholders.
- Maintain relationships with personnel within the key stakeholders to assure open communications and excellent input into the VA process.
- Participate in security analysis and modeling activities to assure compliance with the VA protocol and that inputs are considered to assure the most robust VA process possible.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and organizations as necessary.
- Assure that the VA report and all supporting documentation is complete, supported by the process and is completed in the identified timeframes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY
Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS
- Must meet the country’s minimum age requirement.
- Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., email, cell phone).
- Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
- Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as engineering or physical
science and five (5+) years of substantial experience in the operation
of large, complex integrated security programs for nuclear security
applications.
COMPETENCIES
- Must have current experience performing vulnerability assessments (VA) and the use of associated simulation software. Specific experience with the ASSESS tool is desirable.
- Knowledgeable and proficient in the IAEA accepted process for the VA for nuclear facilities.
- Experience as a lead on a VA or similar experience.Comprehensive current knowledge and experience with applicable security technologies and processes and their application.
- Knowledge of physical security measures – perimeter barriers, walls, portals, structures and the simulation and measurement of explosive blast resilience.
- Knowledge of security force operations and security response force operations.Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Must be an articulate and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective member of the security advisory team and who is able to communicate to technical and non-technical staff.
- Must have strong working knowledge of IAEA and US NRC standards and requirements for security.
WORKING CONDITIONS
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and
mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In
addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- Position will be based in a busy office environment, and will be subject to frequent interruptions.
- Must be able to work independently, using good judgment and discretion on assigned tasks and accept direction on given assignments.
- May require moderate travel to field environment.
- Regular intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and kneeling.
- Must be able to meet the requirements for a UAE security clearance and any visa requirements.