Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - Embedded Systems - Vernova Research

GE Vernova•Elgin Township, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova’s Advanced Research business is the central innovation engine for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, which will be unified under one banner called GE Vernova. The research organization is made up of 250+ researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future. As a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – Embedded Systems, you will be responsible for the transition of breakthrough cybersecurity technologies from lab concepts to fieldable prototypes that protect critical industrial and defense systems. You’ll collaborate across GE Vernova businesses, suppliers, universities, and industrial partners; lead technical work scopes and small-to-medium R&D projects; and contribute to the broader community through publications, patents, and open-source engagement.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines OR master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience OR bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience.
Strong background in software development for embedded systems such as: computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols
Strong embedded programming skills such as: C/C++, Python, Bash/Shell
Experience with Linux security and Linux driver development.
Track record of leading cybersecurity programs
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters or bachelor’s level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran and Cuba). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Must be 18 years or older.
You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Modbus RTU, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA/DA, BACnet, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, MQTT, CAN/CANopen
Experience with ICS/SCADA architectures such as PLCs/RTUs/HMIs, Historians, Fieldbus, edge gateways, DMZ patterns
Experience with OT network design such as Purdue Model, segmentation, VLANs, firewalls, zero-trust in OT
Experience with OT security standards and practices such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST 800-82, SBOM, secure firmware updates
Experience with Monitoring and remote access such as Passive asset discovery, protocol-aware IDS, secure vendor access, MFA in OT environment
Experience with Deterministic networking and timing concepts such as QoS, PTP, TSN considerations in safety-critical systems
Experience with device hardening including pen testing
Experience with hardware-based security (e.g., HSM, TPM, ARM TrustZone, Secure Boot, etc.).
Working knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, or standards (e.g., TLS, X.509).
Experience with embedded development in an RTOS environment (e.g., QNX, VxWorks, etc.).
Experience with embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto) and firmware development.

Responsibilities

Work with GE Vernova businesses to develop and transition cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes.
Work with hardware suppliers and engineering tool providers to identify the best solutions for the most challenging industrial and defense applications.
Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in OT cybersecurity for embedded systems.
Lead and manage small- to medium-sized R&D projects or tasks.
Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities.
Assist with the development of new business opportunities by contributing to or leading external proposals.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off