Physical Security Lead Engineer
nuclear new build project
Role description
Are you a senior expert in the field of physical safety and do you have experience with working in a complex high hazardous environment? We are looking for a Physical Security Lead Engineer for a meaningful nuclear new construction
The tasks of the Physical Security Lead Engineer shall cover, but are not limited to, the following:
* Definition, assessment and quantitative analysis of critical items and areas, the threats-response environment and functional and architectural requirements. Definition of the required response forces in case of security incident scenarios.
* Security System design inputs, architecture, subsystem design, verification and validation, including interfaces to other reactor, ancillary facilities and site systems. * Integration and compliance verification of Dutch, European and IAEA directives and requirements. Value engineering and optimization improvements.
* Balanced design and implementation of commensurate physical protection functions to prevent degradation of availability and reliability of the production systems.
* Workplace and individual security arrangements, for Operations, Maintenance and Production, including interfaces to other systems.
* Definition of technical specifications for procurement and contracting.
* Integral design with planned cyber security functions.
* System installation, start-up, validation, commissioning and hand-over.
* System operation support: preparation of written plans, procedures, manuals and instructions.
* Induction and Training courses.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- a solid and practical knowledge of national / international regulations on Physical Protection of Nuclear Facilities and/or Manufacturing Plants.
- able to communicate effectively, be able to work in teams and individually, draw up high-quality documents.
- Interact, consider and take into account all stakeholders recommendations.
- Be aware of, and deal with, trade-offs when applying physical security requirements to various other areas. Be able to deal with this flexibly in practice without losing sight of the objective of a productive and secure workplace.
- Be able to assess security robustness of designs and organisations.
- Have experience or the ability to work with multinational teams and cultural differences.
- Fluency in English language is required. Dutch language is convenient, but not essential.
- Apply and be approved for a VGB (verklaring van geen bezwaar) clearance from the Dutch Intelligence Agency (AIVD).
- Have a Physical Security Professional (PSP) accreditation issued by a competent organisation.
Essential skills
Expertise in Physical Security within a highly regulated environment
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