Lead SCADA & Cyber Engineer – OT for Renewables

GE Vernova, Inc.; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead SCADA and Cybersecurity Engineer to drive design for Substation Automation and OT security across renewables projects. You will steer a design team, review vendor solutions, and ensure compliant, safe, on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with OT cybersecurity leaders, support FAT/SAT activities, and mentor engineers while traveling up to 20% for international assignments. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering discipline.
• 2 years experience in project security, OT environment preferred.
• 5+ years in Utility/Renewable/Industrial HV & EHV substation SCADA & telecom design.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity design.
• Solid understanding of ICS/SCADA and OT technologies.
• Experience with OT protocols like Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC.
• Experience designing security controls for OT systems.
• Familiarity with OT network segmentation and security architectures.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 and NIST/NERC CIP standards.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel 20% (international)

Responsibilities

• Lead design for Substation Automation and SCADA systems across multiple sites.
• Coordinate with protection, site managers and commissioning engineers.
• Develop cybersecurity solutions for OT and IT aspects; review vendor designs.
• Prepare engineering estimates for SCADA and cybersecurity equipment.
• Act as SME for IEC 61850-based substations and related cybersecurity gear.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder reporting.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessment workshops and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

SCADA design

OT cybersecurity

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

NIST framework

NERC CIP

Project leadership

English fluent

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering / related

Tools

Firewall design

IDS/IPS

VPN equipment

Router configuration

IEC 62443 familiarity

OPC/SCADA tools

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Lead SCADA and Cybersecurity Engineer to drive design for Substation Automation and OT security across renewables projects. You will steer a design team, review vendor solutions, and ensure compliant, safe, on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with OT cybersecurity leaders, support FAT/SAT activities, and mentor engineers while traveling up to 20% for international assignments. Strong English communication is essential.