Senior Engineer, Cyber Security-Generation

TXU Retail Services Company; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, TX seeks a Senior Engineer, Cyber Security for the generation fleet. You will act as SME, drive program improvements, lead incident investigations, and ensure alignment with security strategies and regulatory obligations across systems.

You will develop fleet-wide standards, provide oversight during audits, lead root cause analyses of cybersecurity events, and create dashboards for executive reporting while collaborating on capital projects and plant

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in industrial or infrastructure cybersecurity roles.
• Deep understanding of NERC CIP, ICS/OT security, and control systems engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of computer networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, firewalls, and segmentation.
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, and/or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex initiatives, such as segmented architecture deployments or vulnerability remediation campaigns.
• Develop fleet-wide technical standards and guidance.
• Provide advanced technical oversight during compliance audits and inspections.
• Lead root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and implement lessons learned.
• Develop and refine dashboards and metrics for executive and operational reporting.
• Represent cybersecurity on capital projects and plant upgrades.

Skills

NERC CIP

ICS/OT security

Control systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Networking fundamentals

PowerShell

Python

JavaScript

Education

College degree in related field

Job description

## Senior Engineer, Cyber Security-GenerationApplylocations: Irving, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 40016354If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.**Job Summary**Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity for the generation fleet. Drive program improvements, lead incident investigations, and ensure alignment with enterprise security strategies and regulatory obligations. Understands processes and initiates required changes to address vulnerabilities or gaps in standards.**Job Description****Key Accountabilities**•Lead complex initiatives, such as segmented architecture deployments or vulnerability remediation campaigns.•Develop fleet-wide technical standards and guidance.•Provide advanced technical oversight during compliance audits and inspections.•Lead root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and implement lessons learned.•Develop and refine dashboards and metrics for executive and operational reporting.•Represent cybersecurity on capital projects and plant upgrades.**Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements**•5–8 years in industrial or infrastructure cybersecurity roles.•Deep understanding of NERC CIP, ICS/OT security, and control systems engineering.•Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.•Strong analytical and communication skills.•Deep understanding of computer networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, firewalls, and segmentation. Experience with industrial or air-gapped networks is a plus.•Proficiency in scripting and automation, particularly using PowerShell, JavaScript and/or Python, to automate routine tasks, enforce security controls, and validate compliance is desire•Experienced gained through college degree programs and/or certification in business or technology related field, or equivalent experience.**Job Family**Information Technology**Company**Vistra Corporate Services Company**Locations**Irving, TexasTexas### *We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!*### ***If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.*****It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.****If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.**### About UsVistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. 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