Lead SCADA & Cyber Engineer - Substations & OT Security

GE Vernova; Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead SCADA and Cybersecurity Engineer to drive the design of Substation Automation and secure SCADA/OT systems for renewables projects. You will coordinate with protection and control teams, vendors and commissioning staff to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

The role requires deep knowledge of OT/ICS, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and NERC CIP, with strong communication and travel to sites worldwide. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering discipline.
• 2 years experience in project security, preferably in an OT environment.
• 5 years minimum experience in Utility, Renewable and/or Industrial HV & EHV substations SCADA design and telecom systems.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead high level design specification for complex Substation Automation and SCADA Systems across multiple sites.
• Coordinate SCADA design with protection, site managers and commissioning engineers.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity solutions for OT and IT aspects.
• Lead FAT/SAT participation and provide progress reports to clients.
• Be SME for IEC 61850 based Digital Substations and cybersecurity equipment.

Skills

SCADA systems

Cybersecurity

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

OT networks

NIST framework

NERC CIP

Fluent English

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity/IT

Tools

Industrial firewalls

IDS/IPS

OT security tools

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Lead SCADA and Cybersecurity Engineer to drive the design of Substation Automation and secure SCADA/OT systems for renewables projects. You will coordinate with protection and control teams, vendors and commissioning staff to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

The role requires deep knowledge of OT/ICS, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and NERC CIP, with strong communication and travel to sites worldwide. Fluency in English is essential.