Principal Cyber Security Architect

GE Vernova

. Lead and conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments of wind turbine components, SCADA systems, Wind Farm software, and digital service platforms .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $131,700 - $219,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDockerFirewallsKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments of wind turbine components, SCADA systems, Wind Farm software, and digital service platforms
Apply IEC 62443-4-1 and IEC 62443-3-3 security controls during requirements definition, design development, and product validation
Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing products and features
Identify and document security vulnerabilities, risks, and non-conformities and recommend remediation
Collaborate with product development, engineering, projects, services, and R&D teams to integrate security-by-design principles
Recommend and facilitate wind-farm-level security improvements across subsystems
Lead development and management of technologies supporting cybersecurity assessments
Review customer-facing documentation for alignment with security best practices and as-designed security requirements
Contribute to internal product security processes, guidelines, and hardening guides
Provide technical guidance for customer inquiries and product incident/vulnerability response activities
Report to Wind’s Product Security Leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience working with cybersecurity or operational technology (OT)
At least 8+ years of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity/product cybersecurity experience
Must be based in the U.S.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%; travel may be up to 20% if not located in the Greenville, SC or Schenectady, NY areas
Minimum 4 years of experience working with product security requirements, regulations and/or standards such as IEC 62443 or equivalent
Knowledge of cybersecurity tools/solutions, including firewalls, antivirus, SIEM, and IDS/IPS
Experience providing installation/configuration recommendations
Wind turbine product knowledge and/or SCADA product/cybersecurity knowledge
Knowledge of network cybersecurity practices
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and associated security best practices
Cybersecurity certification such as GICSP, CEH, CCNA, or CISSP
Experience with cloud security principles and practices
Experience with secure coding practices in any language
Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools for OT environments
Understanding of OT such as PLCs and protocols including Modbus, Profinet, DNP3, OPC, and IEC 61850
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Experience responding to product cybersecurity vulnerabilities and cybersecurity inquiries
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
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
Relocation assistance