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GE Vernova · 1 month ago

Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Embedded Systems - Vernova Research

Niskayuna

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$138K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

GE Vernova is a leader in energy solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer – Embedded Systems to architect and implement cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems. This role involves leading R&D programs and collaborating with government agencies and strategic partners to drive innovative cybersecurity solutions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Shape and pursue external funding opportunities for advanced research in the OT-cybersecurity space in close collaboration with U.S. government agencies such as the DOD, DOE, etc

Lead proposal activities as principal investigator and technical domain expert

Collaborate with universities, national labs, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in OT-cybersecurity for embedded systems

Lead technology innovation as project leader and principal investigator of multi-million-dollar R&D projects

Drive technology roadmaps with GE businesses and lead development of OT-cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes

Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities

Qualification

Embedded SystemsLinux OSCryptographic AlgorithmsOT CybersecurityProposal WritingIndustrial ProtocolsICS/SCADA ArchitecturesOT Network DesignReal-time Operating SystemsC/C++Python

Required

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 13 years of industry experience OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 15 years of industry experience

Proven track record of writing winning proposals with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, ARPA-e, CESER, DOD, DARPA, etc

Background in software development for embedded systems such as: computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols

Experience with Linux security and Linux driver development

Strong background in software development for embedded systems such as: computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols

Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, or standards (e.g., TLS, X.509)

Experience with incorporating hardware-based security techniques (e.g., HSM, TPM, ARM TrustZone, Secure Boot, etc.)

Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship

Preferred

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

Staying current with embedded programming skills such as: C/C++, Python

Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, Green Hills, etc.)

Experience with real-time embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors