Senior Engineer, Cyber Security-Generation

Posted One Month Ago
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Irving, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Serve as the cybersecurity SME for the generation fleet: lead segmented architecture deployments and vulnerability remediation, develop fleet-wide standards, oversee compliance audits, lead incident root-cause analysis, build dashboards/metrics, and represent cybersecurity on capital projects and plant upgrades.
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Job Summary

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity for the generation fleet. Drive program improvements, lead incident investigations, and ensure alignment with enterprise security strategies and regulatory obligations. Understands processes and initiates required changes to address vulnerabilities or gaps in standards.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Lead complex initiatives, such as segmented architecture deployments or vulnerability remediation campaigns.

•Develop fleet-wide technical standards and guidance.

•Provide advanced technical oversight during compliance audits and inspections.

•Lead root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and implement lessons learned.

•Develop and refine dashboards and metrics for executive and operational reporting.

•Represent cybersecurity on capital projects and plant upgrades.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

•5–8 years in industrial or infrastructure cybersecurity roles.

•Deep understanding of NERC CIP, ICS/OT security, and control systems engineering.

•Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

•Strong analytical and communication skills.

•Deep understanding of computer networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, firewalls, and segmentation. Experience with industrial or air-gapped networks is a plus.

•Proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using PowerShell, JavaScript and/or Python, to automate routine tasks, enforce security controls, and validate compliance is desire

•Experienced gained through college degree programs and/or certification in business or technology related field, or equivalent experience.

Job Family

Information Technology

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas
We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] to make a request.

Skills Required

  • 5-8 years in industrial or infrastructure cybersecurity roles
  • Deep understanding of NERC CIP
  • Deep understanding of ICS/OT security
  • Deep understanding of control systems engineering
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Deep understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, firewalls, segmentation)
  • Experience with industrial or air-gapped networks
  • Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, JavaScript and/or Python)
  • College degree in business or technology related field, certification, or equivalent experience
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The Company
HQ: Causeway Bay
1,186 Employees

What We Do

Vistra is a premier, integrated, Fortune 300 energy company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive power markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada and Japan, as well.

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