Cyber Security Lead Engineer

GE Vernova

. Lead technical scope execution, design, and production implementation for Cyber Security Systems control system projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $124,500 - $207,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Security Systems, HMI and Industrial Networking, and Power Generation Controls, with a strong focus on technical execution, risk mitigation, and customer engagement. Proven ability to lead complex projects, provide technical mentoring, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Cyber Security Systems ExpertiseHMI Application Software ProficiencyTechnical Mentoring and LeadershipGICSP & GSEC CertificationPower Generation and Process Control Design Experience

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Hard Skills

Cyber Security Application SoftwareHMI and Industrial NetworkingPower Generation Controls DesignTechnical Risk MitigationSystem-Level ThinkingAgile Product DevelopmentDesign and Application of GE Power Generation ControlsModbus, OPC, TCP/IP KnowledgeTechnical Proposal DevelopmentTest Plan Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsOral and Written CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Proficy iFixCimplicityHistorian ProductsCisco Switches and RoutersFortinetWiresharkSplunk Enterprise SecurityAcronis BackupVMwareNational Instruments LabVIEW

Certifications & Qualifications

GICSPGSECCompTIA Network+

Industry Keywords

Cyber Security SystemsPower GenerationProcess Control DesignEPCsCombined Cycle Power Plant Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxSplunkTCP/IPVBAVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical scope execution, design, and production implementation for Cyber Security Systems control system projects
Drive customer order fulfillment from commercial inquiry through customer acceptance and commercial operation
Identify and mitigate technical risks across the complete Cyber Security Systems scope
Provide technical mentoring and direction to assigned functional controls engineers
Own technical execution for high-risk and complex projects
Support project and functional engineers in meeting schedules, milestones, customer deliverables, regulations, and standards
Provide technical inputs for customer proposals
Support new product and product-sustaining requirements definition
Drive architecture, top-level design, verification, validation, and commissioning requirements
Ensure system function, performance, interfaces, reliability, maintainability, and safety requirements through design reviews
Support development of test plans, customer system tests, site installation, startup, and commissioning
Coordinate customer requirements and tasks for assigned functional engineers
Support Project Engineers in customer discussions and reviews
Drive consistent solutions across controls scope
Collaborate with internal and external customers
Enforce controls HMI and networking design standards and practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or University
Minimum of 10 years of experience in power generation and/or process control design, HMI and industrial networking, and cyber security systems
Strong background in HMI and cyber security application software including Proficy iFix, Cimplicity, and Historian based products
Demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives
Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of time, as required
Proven strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Prior experience in engineering SecurityST, OTArmor, and/or OTVision cyber security solutions
GICSP & GSEC Certified
Experience with Windows operating systems and Windows Server versions
Experience with cyber security defense and offense software platforms
Experience with Cisco switches and routers, Fortinet, TIV, Wireshark, WhatsUpGold, TCPDump, and Nmap
Expertise in MS Windows, MS Office, Remote Desktop, Virtual Machine, Control Server, Windows Licensing, Acronis Backup, Splunk Enterprise Security, Ivanti Security Patch Server, and/or similar platforms
Experience with Cisco Shell, Visio, VBA, RedHat Linux, VMware, GE ControlST, GE eTCSS, Cimplicity, Proficy Machine Edition, National Instruments LabVIEW, MATLAB, MPLAB C, and Mark V/VI/Vie controllers
Expertise in legacy HMI systems and Mark V/Mark VI Controllers
Experience in design and application of GE power generation controls, electrical, cyber, mechanical, or accessory systems
Highly experienced implementing cyber security systems
Knowledge or understanding of Modbus, OPC, TCP/IP
CompTIA Network+ certified
Combined Cycle Power Plant operations experience
Experience providing technical mentoring and oversight to less experienced engineers
Experience in power generation requisition, working with customers, project management, or EPCs
Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated system-level thinking
Agile product development process experience
Experience in a matrix structure organization, working cross-functionally
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development
Competitive compensation