Sr. Staff Security Architect
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 23
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
GE Vernova is seeking a Sr Staff Cyber Security Architect to ensure that the company's application and infrastructure architecture is secure, supporting the future of energy. The role sits within the security architecture function and covers cloud, on-premise, and AI/generative AI systems, with a strong emphasis on secure-by-design principles and cybersecurity governance. The architect will conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments, draft target architectures and reusable patterns, publish risk documentation, and serve as a technical leader across Digital Technology teams.
What you will do
- Serve as a security architect for AWS and Azure application and infrastructure deployments.
- Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments within the enterprise architecture domain governance model.
- Draft target system architectures that follow secure-by-design principles and security best practices.
- Define secure-by-design architectures for AI applications and AI agents, including identity, data access, model and tool integration, runtime controls, and human oversight.
- Conduct security reviews for generative AI solutions, agentic workflows, and supporting platforms across cloud and on-premise environments.
- Draft and publish risk assessment reports that clearly outline cyber risks and mitigating controls.
- Publish reusable solution patterns to improve clarity, consistency, and alignment across designs.
- Develop security-related documentation, including policies, standards, and leading practices.
- Develop reusable security patterns and risk guidance for AI applications and agents, including prompt and data protection, model supply chain, agent identity and permissions, monitoring, and lifecycle governance.
- Research emerging technologies, industry developments, and market trends to support enterprise project delivery and operations.
- Serve as a technical leader within the function by staying current on industry technology and security trends.
- Build peer, cross-functional, and cross-business relationships to share best practices and improve team effectiveness.
- Influence across the function and business while working collaboratively as part of the broader security architecture team.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Professional Experience: At least 8 years of experience in enterprise IT and/or cybersecurity.
- Cybersecurity Architecture: At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in cybersecurity architecture, including designing secure solutions in AWS, Azure & GCP.
- Experience with threat modeling, multi-tier web applications, and relevant security standards.
- Experience assessing and securing AI and generative AI applications, including large language model integrations, retrieval-augmented generation, APIs, and agentic systems.
- Knowledge of AI security risks and controls, including prompt injection, sensitive data exposure, insecure tool use, excessive agency, model and dependency risks, and AI agent identity and access governance.
- Industry-recognized security certification, such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security, or Azure Security certification.
- Experience partnering with solution architects to design secure systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to influence, build consensus, and align stakeholders across Digital Technology teams and leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in new areas that require rapid learning, sound judgment, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to synthesize input from multiple stakeholders and translate complex business and technical requirements into practical security guidance.
Benefits and support
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
- discretionary annual bonus
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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