We are looking for an ICS OT Cyber Security Engineer to support the design, implementation, validation, and testing of network and security infrastructure across global critical infrastructure, marine, and naval projects. The role focuses on protecting industrial and offshore systems from current and emerging cyber threats, with responsibilities spanning industrial security standards (including ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, Marine E27, and NCSC CAF) and hands-on network and security engineering activities such as configuring and hardening switches and firewalls.GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business applies the science and systems of power conversion to help drive the electric transformation of the world's energy infrastructure. Designing and delivering advanced motor, drive and control technologies that evolve today's industrial processes for a cleaner, more productive future, it serves specialized sectors such as energy, marine, industry and all related services. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.
Main responsibilities:
Design, build, and integrate industrial network and security systems in line with defined system architectures and network IP schedules.
Maintain accurate asset inventory and configuration records as part of system design, implementation, and cybersecurity assurance reviews.
Implement project-specific system and security architecture models tailored to individual customer and operational requirements.
Configure, harden, and secure complex industrial network environments, including implementing redundancy and high-availability solutions to minimise downtime of critical systems.
Support compliance with relevant industrial cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, Marine E27, and NCSC CAF.
Monitor and stay current with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to continuously improve the organisation’s OT security posture.
Provide cybersecurity guidance, risk-based advice, and technical support to engineering, project, and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Actively engage in continuous professional development, including working towards ISA/IEC 62443 accreditation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor /master’s degree in computer science/ electrical/ electronic or relevant engineering from reputed College/University.
1 to 3+ Years of Experience in OT and cybersecurity.
Early-career experience or practical exposure within Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or industrial network environments, gained through graduate roles, placements, or junior engineering positions.
Foundation-level hands-on experience configuring and supporting industrial network components, such as managed switches and firewalls, within segmented architectures.
Awareness of OT / ICS environments (e.g., PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI systems) and understanding of how they differ from enterprise IT systems.
Understanding of core cybersecurity principles as applied to industrial or critical infrastructure environments, including network segmentation and system hardening.
Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, or equivalent frameworks (academic or practical exposure).
Strong analytical mindset and motivation to develop a career in OT cybersecurity.
Desired Characteristics:
Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
Able to interface effectively with all levels of organization and external customers.
Displays good interpersonal skills – is accessible and approachable.
Anticipates customer needs and ensures they are met
Willingness to learn with passion
Self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills.
Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team
Strong prioritizing and time management skills
Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.
It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.
GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.
Together, we have the energy to change the world.
