Lead SCADA & Cybersecurity Engineer

GE-Vernova-; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GE-Vernova- leads a global renewables program and seeks a Lead SCADA and Cybersecurity Engineer to drive Substation Automation, SCADA system design, and OT/IT cybersecurity across multiple projects. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare cost estimates, and ensure safety and quality in design deliverables.

The role requires strong experience in OT/ICS, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC, and NERC CIP/NIST frameworks, with a readiness to travel up to 20% (international).

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer and Electronics engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 2 years experience in project security, preferably OT.
• 5 years minimum experience in Utility, Renewable and/or Industrial HV & EHV substations SCADA and telecom systems design.
• 5+ years minimum experience in cybersecurity designs.
• Solid understanding of ICS/SCADA and OT technologies.
• Experience with OT protocols and standards such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, and OPC.
• Experience in security controls for OT systems (firewalls, IDS, access controls).
• Familiarity with network segmentation and OT security architectures.
• Experience in IEC 62443 and NERC CIP standards.
• Good knowledge of cybersecurity principles and NIST framework.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel 20% including international travel.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high level design specification for Substation Automation and SCADA systems across multiple sites.
• Lead development of cybersecurity solutions covering OT and IT aspects.
• Review vendor design deliverables to ensure compliant, safe designs.
• Coordinate SCADA design with protection, primary design, site managers and commissioning engineers.
• Participate in FAT and SAT testing.
• Prepare engineering estimates for SCADA and cybersecurity equipment.
• Communicate with Project Engineering Manager to resolve design impacts on cost, schedule and quality.
• Serve as SME for IEC 61850-based substations and cybersecurity equipment from various vendors.
• Lead cybersecurity delivery for projects and report progress to clients.
• Coordinate with internal and external cybersecurity teams to achieve goals.
• Report opportunities or risks to the Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager.
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessment workshops.
• Share knowledge and coach less experienced engineers.
• Contribute to improvements in design procedures and standards.
• Embrace humility, transparency and deliver with focus.

Conocimientos

English fluency

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / CS / IT or related

Herramientas

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

OPC

Descripción del empleo

GE-Vernova- leads a global renewables program and seeks a Lead SCADA and Cybersecurity Engineer to drive Substation Automation, SCADA system design, and OT/IT cybersecurity across multiple projects. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare cost estimates, and ensure safety and quality in design deliverables.

The role requires strong experience in OT/ICS, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC, and NERC CIP/NIST frameworks, with a readiness to travel up to 20% (international).