Lead Engineer OT Cybersecurity

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 10 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer - OT Cybersecurity is responsible for defining and leading OT cyber security solutions across multiple products and projects in industrial/operational technology environments.
This role requires strong cooperation with system and subsystem teams. Ideal candidate should be comfortable making design decisions in a sometimes-uncertain context crafting innovative solutions and demonstrating rigorous and decisive leadership. Work with multiple teams in different location to define OT Cybersecurity solutions to PCS products and projects.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform security architecture design and threat modeling for PCS Products and OT systems (SCADA DCS PLCs safety systems industrial networks).
  • Define security zoning/segmentation (e.g. Purdue model) and secure network architectures between OT and IT.
  • Translate IEC 62443 NIST CSF/800-82 and marine classification society requirements (DNV ABS LR etc.) into practical architecture and design patterns for OT systems.
  • Security Controls Implementation; define and guide the implementation of security controls such as:
    • Secure remote access
    • Identity and access management in OT context
    • Monitoring and logging (SIEM OT IDS)
    • Patch and vulnerability management for OT
    • Backup and recovery/incident response capabilities in industrial environments
    • Risk Assessments and Gap Analyses
    • Support security risk assessments and gap analyses for OT assets and environments.
  • Work closely with product teams engineering and operations to embed security by design into OT solutions.
  • Provide guidance and review of vendor solutions and third-party components for OT cyber security.
  • Contribute to secure SDLC practices for OT-related software and systems.

Experience:

7 years of professional experience in cybersecurity including substantial experience with OT/ICS environments:

  • Ability to consult with Product teams on alignment of outcomes and desired technical solutions.
  • Ability to analyze design and develop software solution roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state of the business. Familiar with Cyber Security Standards -IEC62443 NIST IACS E26/27 DNV ABS LR certification requirements.
  • Working knowledge of configuration choices and related cost implications; Experience with complex solution configurations.
  • Familiar with usage of Confluence Jira and Project Management tools.
  • Experience with OT systems: SCADA DCS PLCs industrial control networks and safety systems.
  • Familiarity with common OT protocols (Modbus OPC-UA DNP3 Profinet etc.) and their security implications.
  • Experience designing secure architectures for:
    • Industrial networks DMZs and remote access
    • Edge computing and data ingestion from OT to cloud
    • Practical application of IEC 62443 (e.g. zone & conduit modeling security levels system requirements).

Business Acumen

  • Explaining cyber risks and mitigations to non-cyber operations-focused stakeholders.
  • Influencing product roadmaps to embed security
  • Proven ability to translate complex OT cyber security risks into clear business impact and actionable mitigation plans for executive and operations audiences.
  • Adept at navigating the organizational matrix; understanding peoples roles can foresee obstacles identify workarounds leverage resources and rally teammates.
  • Possess extensive knowledge of the full solution catalog within a business unit and proficiency in discussing each area at an advanced level.

Leadership

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of internal organization.
  • Foresee obstacles identify workarounds leverage resources rally teammates.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and/or lead blended teams including 3rd party partners and customer personnel.
  • Demonstrated Change Management/Acceleration capabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including creativity and curiosity with the ability to effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels.
  • Proven analytical and problem resolution skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No


Required Experience:

IC

Job Description SummaryThe Lead Engineer - OT Cybersecurity is responsible for defining and leading OT cyber security solutions across multiple products and projects in industrial/operational technology environments. This role requires strong cooperation with system and subsystem teams. Ideal candid...

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