GE Vernova · 16 hours ago
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Embedded Systems - "CLEARANCE REQUIRED"
Niskayuna
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expGE Vernova is a company focused on energy solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer for Embedded Systems. The role involves architecting, implementing, and testing cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems, while leading R&D programs and collaborating with government agencies and partners.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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
5+ years proven track record of writing winning proposals with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, ARPA-e, CESER, DOD, DARPA, etc
5+ years of experience in software development for embedded systems such as computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols
5+ years of experience with Linux security and Linux driver development
5+ years of software development for embedded systems such as computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols
5+ years of knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, or standards (e.g., TLS, X.509)
5+ years of 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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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
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
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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