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Lead Cybersecurity & Communications Engineer

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As a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer, you will assess risks for OT systems, implement security measures, conduct tests, and collaborate across teams to ensure security in innovative renewable energy projects.
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Job Description SummaryEn tant que Responsable de la Cybersécurité, vous rendrez directement compte au projet et au responsable de ligne désigné, tout en rendant compte techniquement de manière indirecte au Leader de la Cybersécurité Ingénierie OT. Le candidat retenu fera partie d'une équipe d'ingénieurs hautement motivée et dynamique travaillant sur le développement de projets d'énergies renouvelables dans le monde entier. Le développement de ces projets est techniquement complexe et implique une variété de disciplines d'ingénierie, une contribution par le travail d'équipe et une approche innovante.
As a Cybersecurity Lead, you will be reporting directly to project and designated line manager, while as well indirectly reporting technically to the OT Engineering Cybersecurity Leader. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the development of renewables project worldwide. The development of such projects is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach.

Job Description

Responsabilités essentielles

  • Mener des évaluations des risques et des vulnérabilités pour les systèmes de technologie opérationnelle afin d'identifier les faiblesses de sécurité et les menaces potentielles.
  • Assurer la liaison avec les équipes métier, en s'assurant que toute la portée correcte est prise en compte dans le domaine de la prestation de cybersécurité.
  • Concevoir et mettre en œuvre des contrôles et des mesures de sécurité pour protéger les systèmes OT contre les cybermenaces, y compris les systèmes de détection d'intrusion, les pare-feu, les contrôles d'accès et la segmentation du réseau, etc.
  • Intervenir directement dans la configuration des équipements et la mise en place du système de cybersécurité.
  • Collaborer avec des équipes transversales, y compris les ingénieurs OT, les professionnels de l'informatique et la direction, pour s'assurer que les considérations de cybersécurité sont intégrées dans la conception, le déploiement et la maintenance des systèmes OT.
  • Effectuer des tests de pénétration et des évaluations de vulnérabilité sur les systèmes OT pour identifier et remédier aux faiblesses de sécurité.
  • Fournir une expertise technique et des conseils aux équipes internes concernant les normes, politiques et procédures de sécurité OT.
  • Collaborer avec des fournisseurs et des prestataires tiers pour assurer la sécurité des systèmes OT et évaluer leurs capacités en matière de cybersécurité.
  • Rapporter et collaborer avec le leader mondial de l'ingénierie en cybersécurité.

Qualifications requises

  • Baccalauréat dans une discipline d'ingénierie, idéalement en ingénierie de la cybersécurité, en informatique, en technologies de l'information ou en ingénierie informatique et électronique.
  • Minimum 5 ans d'expérience en sécurité de projet, de préférence dans un environnement de technologie opérationnelle (OT).
  • Minimum 10 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie électrique ou dans un rôle similaire.

Qualifications souhaitées

  • Solide compréhension des systèmes de contrôle industriel (ICS), des systèmes de contrôle et d'acquisition de données supervisés (SCADA), des unités terminales distantes (RTU) et d'autres technologies OT.
  • Connaissance des protocoles et normes spécifiques à l'OT tels que Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 et OPC.
  • Expérience dans la conception et la mise en œuvre de contrôles de sécurité pour les systèmes OT, y compris les pare-feu, les systèmes de détection d'intrusion et les contrôles d'accès.
  • Familiarité avec les techniques de segmentation de réseau et les architectures de sécurité pour les systèmes OT.
  • Expérience dans les réseaux de communication industriels et la sécurité des systèmes selon les normes IEC 62443.
  • Connaissance du cadre de cybersécurité NIST.
  • Bonne connaissance des principes, théories et techniques de cybersécurité. Proactivité, sens de l'urgence, résistance à la pression, autonomie ; capacité à interagir avec plusieurs fonctions et équipes dans le monde entier.
  • Niveau acceptable d'anglais parlé et écrit préféré.
  • Solides compétences en communication orale et écrite.
  • Une certification en cybersécurité est un avantage.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments for operational technology systems to identify security weaknesses and potential threats.
  • Liaising with business teams, ensuring all correct scope is consider in cybersecurity delivery domain.
  • Design and implement security controls and measures to protect OT systems from cyber threats, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, access controls, and network segmentation, etc.
  • Hands on with equipment configuration and setting up cybersecurity system.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including OT engineers, IT professionals, and management, to ensure cybersecurity considerations are integrated into the design, deployment, and maintenance of OT systems.
  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on OT systems to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
  • 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.
     

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline ideally with Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer and Electronics engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project security, preferably in an Operational Technology (OT) environment.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience within the Electrical Industry or in a similar role.

Desired Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, remote terminal units (RTU) and other OT technologies.
  • Knowledge 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.
  • Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity framework.
  • Good knowledge of Cybersecurity principles, theories, and techniques.
  • Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, resistance to pressure, autonomy; ability to interact with multiple functions and teams worldwide.
  • Acceptable level of English speaking and writing preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Cybersecurity certification is an advantage.

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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 $88,600.00 and $147,600.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 20, 2025.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include 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.

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Access Controls
Cybersecurity
Firewalls
Iec 62443
Industrial Control Systems (Ics)
Intrusion Detection Systems
Network Segmentation
Nist Cybersecurity Framework
Operational Technology (Ot)
Remote Terminal Units (Rtu)
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (Scada)

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