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Lead OT Cyber Security Engineer

GE Vernova
england, united kingdom
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Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.


GE Grid Solutions, Grid Systems Integration (GSI), is looking for an OT Cyber Security Engineer to work on our High Voltage AC and DC substation tenders (bids/opportunities) and projects.


The successful candidate will be based in our Stafford, Villeurbanne, or Glasgow office.


GE Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 2,200 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to deliver power reliably and efficiently from generation to end consumers.


GSI focuses on addressing energy transition challenges by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid, including HVDC, FACTS, and service agreements. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.


Responsibilities


  • Maintain Security Assurance Plan (SAP) for the project, discussing it with relevant teams in GE and with the customer.
  • Contribute to cybersecurity design and requirements.
  • Conduct and participate in cybersecurity engineering design reviews.
  • Create and maintain formal and informal cybersecurity engineering documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Adhere to delivery and quality processes and guidelines.
  • Develop detailed test plans and procedures for verifying cybersecurity functions and features.
  • Guide on configuring cybersecurity devices (Switches, hubs, servers, Jump boxes, etc.).
  • Perform cybersecurity unit and integration testing and support testing activities.


Candidate Must Be


  • Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
  • Curious, resilient, and eager to learn.
  • Capable of working to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency, and delivery focus.
  • Focused on delivering value to customers.
  • Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  • Flexible with working hours.
  • Ability to work under high pressure.


Skills & Experience


  • University degree in an engineering discipline, ideally with Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or Electronics Engineering.
  • Experience in project security, preferably in an OT environment.
  • In-depth experience in the electrical industry or similar roles.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication networks and IEC 62443 standards.
  • Understanding of NIST cybersecurity framework.
  • Knowledge of NERC CIP standards.


Desired Characteristics


  • Proactive, sense of urgency, autonomous, and able to interact with global teams.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Cybersecurity certification is advantageous.


About Us

GE Vernova is a global leader in energy solutions, with a portfolio across various energy businesses. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to ensure reliable power from generation to consumption, promoting the energy transition with advanced grid technologies.


If you’re ready to make a difference and help usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, join us.


Why Work With Us

Our engineers face unique and interesting projects, bringing a solution-focused, positive approach. Join a team of committed colleagues, and contribute to game-changing projects in the energy transition.


What We Offer

A dynamic, international work environment with flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities, including private health insurance.


Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No


Seniority Level


  • Mid-Senior level


Employment Type


  • Full-time


Job Function


  • Information Technology


Industries


  • Electric Power Generation


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