Staff Cyber Security Engineer
GE Vernova · Posted Nov 2
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The Service Solution Line at GE Vernova supports cybersecurity across HVDC and FACTS product lines and regional service teams. The role acts as a technical reference on cyber security topics, supporting contract delivery, tendering, and OT security execution. It involves monitoring patches, publishing cybersecurity bulletins, coordinating with product lines and vendors, and supporting site cybersecurity activities when required.
What you will do
- Work closely with regional teams and support in understanding of project cybersecurity contractual agreements and requirements.
- Support the ITO team on cybersecurity requirements during tendering
- Ensure that cybersecurity requirements agreed during ITO are properly transferred into OTR project execution and clearly understood by the project teams.
- As part of the Service Solution Line, work closely with regional teams to strengthen the cybersecurity value proposition for customers and improve contract delivery models
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource requirements for cybersecurity-related activities.
- Act as main the point of contact for Service Solution Line and regional teams on cybersecurity topics, providing regular updates and progress reports to clients and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with HVDC and FACTS product lines cybersecurity teams as well as external vendors, to achieve project objectives and improve execution.
- Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices related to OT cybersecurity and make recommendations for security enhancements.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams regarding OT security standards, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors and suppliers to ensure the security of OT systems and evaluate their cybersecurity capabilities.
- Report and collaborate with global engineering cybersecurity leader.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- University Degree qualified in an engineering discipline ideally with Cybersecurity Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer and Electronics engineering.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project security, preferably in an Operational Technology (OT) environment.
- Minimum 5 years' experience within the Electrical Industry or in a similar role.
- Solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other OT technologies.
- Experience of OT-specific protocols and standards such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, and OPC.
- Experience in designing and implementing security controls for OT systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
- Familiarity with network segmentation techniques and security architectures for OT systems.
- Experience in Industrial communication network and system security IEC 62443 standards.
- Good understanding of NIST Cybersecurity framework and NERC CIP Cybersecurity regulation.
- Good knowledge of Cybersecurity principles, theories, and techniques.
- Relevant certifications are advantageous, including CISSP, CISM, GICSP, CEH, OSCP, CCSP, CCNA/CCNP, ISA/IEC 62443, and other recognised OT, cybersecurity, cloud, or vendor-specific certifications.
- Self-motivated, proactive and results driven.
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Curious, resilient and eager to learn.
- Able to work to deadlines while maintaining high quality, sense of urgency and delivery.
- Customer-focused, with a strong commitment to delivering value.
- Skilled in problem-solving and root cause analysis.
- Willing to share knowledge and coach less experienced engineers.
- Committed to a culture of humility, transparency, and focused execution.
Benefits and support
- Relocation assistance
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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