At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.Job Description
Lead Network and Cybersecurity Engineer
Candidates who possess most of the experience outlined below and demonstrate strong motivation to develop expertise in the remaining areas are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognize the multifaceted nature of this role and value both proven experience and a genuine commitment to professional growth.
Role Purpose
This is a technical engineering role, operating as a key contributor within the project team to ensure the successful execution of secure network and cybersecurity solutions. As an experienced practitioner for HVDC Control and Protection, you will contribute to the technical implementation of Network and Cybersecurity standards, drive quality in secure architectural design, and support the broader engineering team. Working across global projects involving multiple stakeholders, you will own the delivery of specific workstreams, from design and configuration to testing and commissioning of digital control and Substation Automation Systems. You will serve as a reliable technical resource, ensuring that project delivery meets our high standards of security, reliability, and quality.
Leadership and Impact
Technical Implementation: Serve as a key contributor for Network and Cybersecurity domains. You will execute technical designs, validate design choices, and ensure alignment with global standards across project tasks.
Collaborative Delivery: Foster a culture of technical rigor. You will collaborate with peers and provide guidance to junior engineers, acting as a supportive team member in complex engineering environments.
Stakeholder Communication: Translate technical requirements into actionable project tasks. You will facilitate dialogue between internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring clear communication regarding technical progress and security requirements.
Risk and Quality Management: Proactively identify project-level technical risks and assist in driving resolutions. Implement improvements in engineering processes and maintain adherence to established Network and Cybersecurity best practices.
Decision Making: Operate with a high degree of independence on assigned work packages. You are empowered to make technical decisions within defined project parameters and escalate to senior leads when high-stakes challenges require additional expert input.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Architecture: Execute the design of secure networks and communication architectures, adhering to IEC 62443-3-3 principles. Build and maintain functional infrastructure (Networking, virtualization, server OS configuration).
Compliance and Lifecycle: Ensure consistent adherence to Secure Deployment Guides and Security Assurance Plans. Execute vulnerability monitoring, patch management, and disaster recovery processes.
Technical Oversight: Implement IP address strategies, perform substation-level hardening, and evaluate Network and Cybersecurity solutions from 3rd party suppliers.
Tendering and Regulatory Support: Support bidding processes with knowledge of regulations such as EU NIS, NERC, and BDEW; assist in mapping requirements between varying Network and Cybersecurity standards.
Operational Execution: Perform design, configuration, and testing to meet project budgets and schedules. Assist in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and execute on-site installation and commissioning of LAN networks.
Documentation: Ensure all technical documentation aligns with engineering policies and procedures, including appropriate confidentiality levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Technical Foundation: Demonstrated expertise in Industrial Networking, Systems Architecture, or Cybersecurity. Relevant technical knowledge gained through a degree in a related field OR equivalent industry-recognized certifications (e.g., GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, CCNA/CCNP).
Domain Expertise: Experience in industrial control and protection system design, specifically within Distributed Control Systems and Substation Automation (IEC 61850 environments).
Cybersecurity Standards: Applied knowledge of IEC 62443 standards (parts 4-1, 4-2, 3-3, 2-4) and hands-on experience with firewalls (Fortinet), IDS (Nozomi, Radiflow), VPN/PKI, and endpoint security.
Networking: Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and 3 protocols (IPv4, OSPF, VRRP, LACP, SNMP, SSH, SFTP). Ability to build functional infrastructure.
Systems and Infrastructure: Experience with virtualization (VMware, HyperV, Proxmox) and Windows Server configuration.
Industrial Protocols: Proficient in IEC 101/104, PTP, OPC UA, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP and diagnostic debugging using Wireshark.
Product Familiarity: Experience with GE Reason, Westermo, or Meinberg products is advantageous.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Degree in a related technical field or equivalent industry-recognized certifications
- Expertise in industrial networking, systems architecture, or cybersecurity
- Experience designing distributed control systems and substation automation systems in IEC 61850 environments
- Applied knowledge of IEC 62443-4-1, IEC 62443-4-2, IEC 62443-3-3, and IEC 62443-2-4
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls, Nozomi or Radiflow IDS, VPN/PKI, and endpoint security
- Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols, including IPv4, OSPF, VRRP, LACP, SNMP, SSH, and SFTP
- Experience building functional networking and infrastructure environments
- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or Proxmox virtualization
- Experience configuring Windows Server
- Proficiency with IEC 101/104, PTP, OPC UA, DNP3, and Modbus TCP/IP
- Diagnostic debugging experience using Wireshark
- Knowledge of EU NIS, NERC, and BDEW regulations
- Experience with GE Reason, Westermo, or Meinberg products
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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