Lead Protection and Control Cybersecurity Engineer

GE Vernova is a leading company in the energy sector, seeking a Lead Protection and Control Cybersecurity Engineer. This role is responsible for the design and implementation of cybersecurity requirements for substation automation projects, ensuring compliance and successful execution throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement comprehensive substation automation network & cybersecurity designs. This includes creating Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and defining related architectures
• Act as the point of contact for all matters related to cybersecurity and networking in a project environment
• Lead the configuration of Cyber security devices including Switches, Routers, firewalls, etc
• Prepare and execute FAT and SAT plans to validate the Network and Cybersecurity solution
• Assist tendering team with reviewing RFQs, identifying clarifications and exceptions, preparing reference architectures and estimating costs associated with implementing cybersecurity solutions
• Lead design reviews and customer technical discussions, resolving comments and driving timely approvals in compliance with quality and engineering standards
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and partners to support FAT, site issue resolution, snag closure, and Site Acceptance Testing
• Drive on-time, high-quality delivery of design packages by tracking progress, controlling design hours, mitigating execution risks, and supporting scope and variation order assessments
• Represent customer technical requirements in design decisions, align engineering deliverables with business objectives, and ensure strict adherence to EHS standards and safe work practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years' experience in design, implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and delivery of OT Networking solutions and Cybersecurity
• Minimum 3 years' experience in substation automation protection and control solutions
• Fluent in English and able to travel up to 30% across the U.S. and Canada
• Strong technical expertise in the design and implementation of Substation Automation and protection and control solutions
• 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
• Knowledge of cyber security standards and regulations affecting the utilities industry, such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP, IEEE 1686, IEC 62351
• Relevant Cyber security certification (ex. ISC2, SANS, ISACA, CISSP) and Professional Engineering (PE) license are a plus
• Strong understanding of utility standards and practices, with the ability to tailor solutions to diverse customer requirements
• Working knowledge of protection systems and commissioning processes for Substation Automation Systems (SAS)
• Proficient in project organization, engineering workflows, and execution planning to ensure efficient delivery
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)