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The Role
Lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity strategies for HVDC Substation systems, ensuring compliance and managing network security. Oversee a global team, conduct audits, and support R&D efforts.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryYou will be part of a team that defines the substation LAN Networks and ensures Cybersecurity compliance for the HVDC Substation Automation Systems. You will be working on several large global projects involving several stakeholders and knowledge of various cybersecurity standards is essential. Additionally, you will be working within the R&D team supporting with regulatory and technical compliance with international standards and building the roadmap for the future. Key responsibilities include network and application monitoring, security audits, managing endpoint protection, communicating security risks, and ensuring compliance. This role demands strong leadership, risk management, adaptability, and communication skills to protect a company's global Product assets and ensure network security.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Strategy Development: Work with the Global Network & Cybersecurity Leader to create and implement a comprehensive HVDC Control & Protection network & cybersecurity strategy that aligns with business goals.
- Team Leadership: Work with the Global Network & Cybersecurity leader to lead and mentor a global team of network & cybersecurity professionals.
- Act as the point of contact for all matters related to cybersecurity and networking in a project environment. This includes evaluating the solutions of various 3rd party suppliers which interface to the control system.
- Support Tendering teams during the bidding process for any cybersecurity and networking related requirements from various customers. Knowledge of a range of Cybersecurity regulations such as EU NIS, NERC and BDEW is essential.
- Support the R&D / NPI team with various network & cybersecurity topics, some of which include: IEC 62443 compliance, threat modelling and incident response.
- Ensures the Secure Deployment Guides for the HVDC Control System and 3rd party system interfaces are adhered to.
- Ensures the Security Assurance Plans are followed by all relevant project stakeholders during the complete project duration.
- Able to perform hardening in a substation environment according to the relevant CIS and NIS guidance.
- Ensure documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks is in line with engineering policies and procedures.
- Being able to justify solution/analysis/evaluation in front of a customer and technical audience.
- Being able to build functional infrastructure from the ground up (Networking, virtualization, and server operating system configuration).
- Knowledge of industrial control system vulnerability management.
- Knowledge of the industrial patch management process and how this related to vulnerability management.
- Lead the design, configuration and testing required to deliver on time and within defined budgets.
- Follow the department’s standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.
- Oversee the testing and FAT witnessing of the Control System.
- Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system LAN network.
- Deep practical knowledge of the IEC 62443 standard.
- Familiarity with secure remote access architectures using VPN and PKI technologies.
- Knowledge of virtualization platforms such as VMware, HyperV and Proxmox.
- Knowledge of configuring server operating systems
- Knowledge of configuring next generation firewalls
- Knowledge of Intrusion Detection Systems
- Knowledge of anti-malware and disaster recovery tools.
- Knowledge of standard cyber topics such as VPN technologies, Secure Network Access, Endpoint Security, and Network Infrastructure Protection.
- Strong background in Distributed Control Systems / Substation Automation.
- Strong background in designing and configuring Substation LAN’s especially within an IEC61850 environment.
- Knowledge of industrial protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 101 / 104, PTP, OPC UA, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP) and methods to diagnose / debug using Wireshark.
- Experience with one of GE Reason, Westermo, Meinberg products is advantageous.
- Support Site testing/customers which includes site visit to fix the issues.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
- Strong background in Networking & Cybersecurity fields
- Strong experience in control and protection system design
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet based protocols.
- Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices
- Excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols such as Ipv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN/ DMS/ADMS/ DNP, IEC, Modbus
- Experience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering.
- Leadership & Mentorship: The ability to lead, coach, and inspire a team is crucial.
- Strategic Thinking: A forward-thinking approach to developing a robust and resilient security posture.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of network protocols, cybersecurity tools, and threat prevention technologies.
- Risk Management: The ability to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
- Adaptability: Staying updated and adaptable to new and evolving cyber threats.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with a larger security team and other departments within the organization.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field
- Strong background in Networking & Cybersecurity fields
- Strong experience in control and protection system design
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850
- Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening
- Excellent knowledge of Layer 2 & 3 protocols
- Experience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills
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.
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The Company
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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