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Wind Services Security Lead

Ge Vernova

The Role

Overview

Lead cyber security for wind services, overseeing assessments, access, and incident response.

Key Responsibilities

  • patch management
  • cyber architecture
  • incident response
  • access review
  • vulnerability tracking
  • security assessments

Tasks

-Review and manage patches and updates to the Generator Operator Control Room systems, ensuring systems are up-to-date with OS updates, antivirus updates, and Active Directory updates. -Ensure the Services area follows applicable GE Vernova and Wind Cyber Security policies, standards, and procedures -Define cyber assets and architecture for the Generator Operator Control Room environment with the Digital Technology team; own/manage architecture diagrams for the environment. -Serve as the PSIRT point-of-contact, coordinating security incident response efforts for the in scope environment. -Manage, including approvals, the access review process for logical access to the ROC, jump hosts, and applicable customer sites. -Document and manage recovery plans in collaboration with the Digital Technology team to ensure robust incident management and system recovery procedures. -Be the Services liaison with customers who have cyber security questions for the Generator Operator Control Room environment. -Support and conduct background checks for employees requiring access to the ROC and applicable customer sites, including sharing relevant information with customers as needed. -Coordinate and ensure physical access requirements for Services’ operations at customer sites. -Define and maintain physical access processes for the Generator Operator Control Room, applicable data centers. -Take lead on reviewing applicable cyber and/or compliance regulations that may be applicable to the environment. -Review and approve changes to the environment, including servers and network devices. -Maintain an accurate and up-to-date asset inventory of the Generator Operator Control Room environment. -Track and assess vulnerabilities for Generator Operator Control Room systems, working proactively to mitigate risks. -Track and manage cybersecurity training for Services personnel. -Support and participate in security reviews of Generator Operator Control Room systems to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. -Drive/support yearly security assessments for applicable environments (e.g., Generator Operator Control Room)

Requirements

  • sast
  • dast
  • nist csf
  • iec 61850
  • cissp
  • bachelor’s degree

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to lead, document, plan, market, and execute security assessments. Established project management skills. -Wind services knowledge. -Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508) as they intersect with cybersecurity. -Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. -Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. Alternative acceptable experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. -Experience using cyber security vulnerability tools (e.g., Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), or other weakness / vulnerability scanning tools). -Demonstrated knowledge of logging best practices and understanding of network cyber security practices. -Wind Turbine product and/or cyber security knowledge. -Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols used in power generation, wind farms, SCADA systems, and other industrial environments (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC [DA, AE, UA], IEC 61850). -Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and practical experience with applicable energy regulations including but not limited to NERC-CIP, NIS2, and/or SOCI. -Strong knowledge of cyber security best practices and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, OWASP top 10). -Master's degree in a relevant field. -Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3 years focused on industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), or product security. -Ability to work independently and collaboratively as necessary with a cross-functional team. -Demonstrated knowledge and understanding cybersecurity solutions (e.g., Firewalls, antivirus, security incident and event management systems, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems), including experience providing installation/configuration recommendations. -Cyber security certification (ex. GICSP, CEH, CCNA, CISSP). -Working knowledge of electrical power industry technology, preferably Renewables or Wind.

Benefits

-The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

The Company

About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

Sector Specialisms

Power

Gas Power

Steam Power

Nuclear

Hydro Power

Wind

Onshore Wind

Offshore Wind

Electrification Systems

Power Conversion and Storage

Grid Solutions

Electrification Software

Security Clearance

-support and conduct background checks for employees needing roc or customer site access.