Senior Network & Cybersecurity Engineer - HVDC & Grid

Careers; Stafford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Grid Solutions is seeking a Lead Network and Cybersecurity Engineer to deliver secure network architectures for HVDC control and substation automation. You will drive design, testing, and commissioning across global projects, ensuring alignment with international cybersecurity standards and industry best practices.

You will collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage technical progress while maintaining strict security and reliability.

Qualifications

• Technical foundation in Industrial Networking, Systems Architecture, or Cybersecurity, with relevant degree or certifications.
• Experience in industrial control and protection design within Distributed Control Systems and Substation Automation (IEC 61850).
• Applied knowledge of IEC 62443 standards (parts 4-1, 4-2, 3-3, 2-4) and hands-on with firewalls (Fortinet), IDS (Nozomi, Radiflow), VPN/PKI, and endpoint security.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols (IPv4, OSPF, VRRP, LACP, SNMP, SSH, SFTP).

Responsibilities

• Design and Architecture: Execute the design of secure networks and communication architectures, adhering to IEC 62443-3-3 principles.
• Compliance and Lifecycle: Ensure adherence to Secure Deployment Guides and Security Assurance Plans; monitor vulnerabilities and patch management.
• Technical Oversight: Implement IP address strategies, perform substation-level hardening, and evaluate Network and Cybersecurity solutions from 3rd party suppliers.
• Tendering and Regulatory Support: Support bidding with knowledge of regulations such as EU NIS, NERC, and BDEW; map requirements between standards.
• Operational Execution: Design, configuration, testing, FAT involvement, and on-site installation of LAN networks.
• Documentation: Maintain engineering documentation with appropriate confidentiality levels.

Skills

Industrial Networking

Systems Architecture

Cybersecurity

IEC 62443 standards

Fortinet Firewall

Nozomi IDS

Radiflow IDS

VPN/PKI

Endpoint security

Virtualization

Windows Server

IEC 61850/ Substation Automation

DNP3/Modbus TCP/IP

OPC UA

Education

Degree in related field

GICSP

ISA/IEC 62443 certification

CCNA/CCNP

Tools

Fortinet

Nozomi

Radiflow

VPN/PKI tooling

VMware

HyperV

Proxmox

Job description

GE Grid Solutions is seeking a Lead Network and Cybersecurity Engineer to deliver secure network architectures for HVDC control and substation automation. You will drive design, testing, and commissioning across global projects, ensuring alignment with international cybersecurity standards and industry best practices.

You will collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage technical progress while maintaining strict security and reliability.