Cyber Security Engineer

About the role

As a Cyber Security Engineer at GE Vernova Grid Solutions you will design, implement and optimise cybersecurity measures for high‑voltage and renewable energy substations. You will work closely with project managers, OT engineers and the OT Engineering Cybersecurity Leader to ensure secure, reliable operation of critical infrastructure worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for operational technology (OT) systems.
• Design and deploy security controls such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, access controls and network segmentation.
• Collaborate with OT engineers, IT teams and management to embed cybersecurity into system design, deployment and maintenance.
• Perform penetration testing and remediate identified security weaknesses.
• Provide technical guidance on OT security standards, policies and procedures.
• Work with third‑party vendors to evaluate and ensure their cybersecurity capabilities.
• Deliver security training and awareness programmes for OT operators and related personnel.

Required profile

• University degree in engineering, cyber security, computer science, IT or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project security or OT cybersecurity.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and able to work under pressure.
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Flexibility to adapt working hours as needed.

Required skills

• Risk assessment
• Vulnerability assessment
• Intrusion detection systems
• Firewalls
• Access controls
• Network segmentation
• Penetration testing
• OT cybersecurity
• OT systems security