Title of publication
Nuclear Security Inspector - Information and Cyber Security
Inspector
Location
Bootle, Cheltenham & London
Pay Band
Band 3
Salary
£43,783 - £51,663
Nuclear Security Inspector role
The Office for Nuclear Regulation regulates security at nuclear licensed sites and the secure
storage and use of sensitive nuclear information as well as approving security arrangements
for the transportation of nuclear material, assessing the honesty, integrity and values of
personnel involved in all aspects of the civil nuclear industry and helping raise international
nuclear security standards.
The role
Nuclear Security Inspectors are expected to be capable of undertaking a variety of roles:
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Inspecting sites
Assessing security plans and documentation
Investigating incidents
Enforcing the law and influencing improvement in security
Developing strategic approaches to secure high standards in the industry
Managing nuclear research contracts etc.
A Nuclear Security Inspector is likely to undertake a range of duties during their career ranging
from undertaking planned and reactive inspections on site to assessment of security
submissions or managing discrete intervention projects focussing on ensuring compliance,
reassuring the public and improving security standards. However, when Inspectors find
shortcomings in compliance they initially provide advice but may issue verbal and written
warnings. Should it prove necessary, inspectors have legislative powers enabling them to take
proportionate enforcement action and ultimately initiate prosecutions if appropriate.
Information and Cyber Security Inspector
About the role
The role of the Nuclear Security Inspector (Information & Cyber Security) is to ensure that the
civil nuclear industry manages information/cyber risks appropriately and effectively. The role
encompasses the regulation of information technology, operating technology and the security
of SNI within the civil nuclear sector through enabling, influencing, assuring and ensuring the
compliance, management and performance of site licence holders. This post requires a
certain amount of travel including, on occasion, overnight stays.
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To be effective, the candidate will require a breadth and depth of expertise and skills in
technical, people and procedural matters related to information risk management and cyber
security. He/she will: conduct regulatory interventions; assess duty holders security
assurance; contribute to the development of policy; maintain currency of guidance
documents/Codes of Practice; and liaise with other regulators (including ONR (CNS)
inspectors, ONR nuclear safety regulators, EA/SEPA Inspectors) and various Government
security and intelligence agencies as appropriate. They may also be required to represent
ONR at international security events and meetings.
Over time, the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to progress and also
broaden their security expertise within ONR (CNS). This could be in other roles including
Personnel Security, Transport Security, Site Security, Emergency Planning & Response,
Contingency Planning & Exercises, and Investigations.
Job related expertise
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, experience and
behaviours:
Qualifications
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Hold a relevant qualification (for example, a degree in Information Technology,
Computing, Computer Security, Cyber Security, Information Security, or
Electrical/Electronic Engineering) or possess an equivalent vocational qualification;
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Hold full membership of an appropriate professional body (eg IISP, MBCS) and have
completed equivalent training that evidences a good level of technical skills (eg ITPC
Certificate of Information Security Competency, CISSP or CISM);
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Membership of the CESG Certified Professional (CCP) scheme.
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Ability to achieve and retain National Security Vetting clearance at DV level.
Experience
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Extensive understanding of the principles, processes and challenges of information
risk management and its practical application.
Sound understanding of current cyber threats and technical security vulnerabilities.
Knowledge and application of HMG protective security procedures.
Managing security risks in a nuclear or equivalent high-hazard regulatory environment.
Conducting audits, assurance activities and/or compliance inspections.
Authoring written reports to tight deadlines.
Competent level of IT user skills.
Behavioural Core Competencies
In addition, if shortlisted you will need to provide examples of the following behavioural
competencies:
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Effective judgement and decision-making skills - understanding strategic impact,
gathering and analysing relevant information, evaluating options, applying logical
reasoning, and making effective and proportionate risk-based recommendations.
Acting professionally – display integrity and respect in their dealings with all
stakeholders.
Open and communicative - strong written and verbal communication skills, including
the ability to present complex technical matters to a non-expert audience.
Strong influencing skills - strength of character and ability to persuade and if necessary
direct others.
Valuing people - works collaboratively and flexibly showing appropriate interpersonal
sensitivity, self-awareness and assertiveness.
Project management - planning, prioritisation and timely delivery of work to required
standards.
Further Information
For more information about this vacancy please contact David Pascoe:
 - [email protected]
To apply
Please upload a CV with career history and achievements and a brief cover letter stating why
you want the role and how you meet the job requirements.
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