Lead SCADA & Cyber Engineer

GE Vernova

Queretaro VERNOVA QUE MX 3, Mexico

Full Time

Posted September 1, 2026

Power Generation

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Job Description

The Lead SCADA and Cybersecurity engineer is responsible to perform and lead all technical aspects of Substation Automation System, interface with remote SCADA and cybersecurity.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer and Electronics engineering, or related engineering discipline.
2 years experience in project security, preferably in an Operational Technology (OT) environment.
5 years minimum experience in Utility, Renewable and/or Industrial HV & EHV substation’s SCADA and telecom systems design
5+years minimum experience in cybersecurity designs.
Solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other OT technologies.
Experience of OT-specific protocols and standards such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, and OPC.
Experience in designing and implementing security controls for OT systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
Familiarity with network segmentation techniques and security architectures for OT systems.
Experience in Industrial communication network and system security IEC 62443 standards.
Good understanding of NIST Cybersecurity framework.
Good understanding of NERC CIP Cybersecurity regulation.
Good knowledge of Cybersecurity principles, theories, and techniques
Fluent in written and spoken English
Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international travel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong presence in front of customer and focused on delivering value to customers
Experience with substation projects, include renewable energy
Familiarity with Telecom equipment and standards (MPLS, Multiplexer, WAN, LTE, 4G)
Demonstrated knowledge with NERC-CIP standards and guidelines for Cyber Security (IEC 62443)
Demonstrated knowledge with standard SCADA network architecture (HMIs, Gateways, RTUs) and protocols (OPC, DNP3, etc.)
Experience in building scalable and highly available distributed networks.