Job Description Summary
GE Vernovas Power Conversion and Storage Solutions business provides the technology and systems that enable the electrification and decarbonization of the worlds most critical infrastructure, including Marine propulsion, industrial processes, and grid stabilization and storage. We deliver high-power, reliable, and efficient solutions that help our customers transition to a more sustainable energy future. The Senior OT Cyber Security Engineer will be a key leader in ensuring the security of our high-power operational technology (OT) solutions across the entire project lifecycle-from initial sales support and costing to hands-on development, rigorous testing, and project execution. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project leadership, and commercial acumen to integrate industry-leading cybersecurity into complex mission-critical systems deployed in Marine Industry and Grid applications.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
• Lead the cyber security execution for major customer projects, ensuring all requirements are met on time and within budget. • Serve as the technical authority for cybersecurity, directing project teams and communicating effectively with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. • Manage project-specific cyber risk assessments, defining scope, resources, and deliverables for security activities. • Design, develop, and integrate cyber security features and controls directly into GE Vernovas OT system solutions, e.g., control systems, power electronics, energy storage platforms. • Conduct hands-on vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security hardening of both hardware and software components. • Develop and execute comprehensive Security Assurance Plans and test procedures to validate compliance with international standards, e.g., IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ABS, Cyber, and customer specifications. • Apply knowledge of IEC 61850 to secure Substation Automation Systems, including securing specific protocols like GOOSE. • Drive the selection, configuration, and deployment of security tools and technologies, such as NIDSHIDS, firewalls, and endpoint protection, in an OT environment. • Stay current with emerging cyber security threats, industry regulations, e.g., NERC-CIP for Grid, and best practices relevant to Marine Industrial and Energy domains. • Collaborate with the Inquiry to Order team to provide expert input on cyber security requirements and solutions. • While also developing competitive and accurate cost estimates for cyber security scope of work, including hardware, software, services, and labor. • Contribute to customer proposals and presentations, articulating the value and technical details of our cyber security offerings to win new business.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field from an accredited university. • Proven experience leading project execution and integrating security into delivered systems with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Operational Technology or Industrial Control Systems cyber security.
Desired Characteristics
• Knowledge of recognized IT & OT Security-related standards and technologies. • Deep technical understanding of IEC 61850 standards architecture and protocols, MMS, GOOSE, SMV, and the associated security standard, IEC 62351. • Experience in securing devices and communications within an IEC 61850-based Substation or Distributed Energy Resource (DER) network. • Cyber Security Certifications, such as CISSP, GICSP, CISM, or relevant vendor certifications. • Deep understanding of security standards, such as IEC 62443, all parts, NERC-CIP, or DNVABS Marine Cyber Rules. • Hands-on experience with control systems, e.g., PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and real-time operating systems. • Experience with software development and scripting for security tooling and automation. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for both technical and commercial audiences. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for project support and customer engagement.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.
Relocation Assistance Provided
Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S.-based position, the pay range for this position is between $111,200.00 and $185,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 10-20% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidates experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility is discretionary, and an annual bonus may be offered.
Available Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 247 nurse-based resource • Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 247 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services • Retirement benefits, including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions • Other benefits, including tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates, collectively or individually, GE Vernova, sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova, continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different, we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, GE, in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. Ver, verde, signal Earths verdant and lush ecosystems. Nova, from the Latin novus, nods to a new innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.