Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Director to lead the coordination of all cybersecurity and risk activities for the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, NY. This critical role will work closely with the GE Vernova Cybersecurity Team, the Digital Technology (DT) Team, and researchers to understand their needs and ensure the development and operation of cybersecurity solutions that meet business requirements and regulatory compliance. The Cyber Security Director will also provide leadership and guidance on CMMC certification and other compliance standards required by government agencies, ensuring the research center's cybersecurity posture is aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.
Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy-focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Act as Site Information Protection & Security Leader for the Niskayuna location
• Provide leadership and guidance on CMMC certification and compliance standards
• Establish guardrails and develop processes to ensure teams adhere to these guardrails
• Work with global project leaders to ensure timely and successful implementation of all information protection systems and programs
• Coordinate day-to-day cybersecurity operational activities in Niskayuna
• Partner with local and global team members in GE Vernova Advanced Research and GE Vernova to deliver secure IT solutions
• Lead and coordinate site IT-security & compliance audit programs
• Work with site business leadership to understand their requirements and develop cybersecurity & risk management solutions that meet their needs and align with the global cybersecurity strategy
• Partner with the Externals team to ensure US Government projects are bid & executed in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate response for IT-Security & information protection incidents that arise at the site
• Lead Information Protection & IT-Security Awareness activities for Niskayuna
• Ensure all information protection & IT-Security programs comply with regulatory requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity and risk at the Niskayuna site

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of overall experience in IT and a minimum of 5 years working directly in the field of Information Security & Data protection
• Experience applying controllership principles and enforcing compliance with local and global policies and regulations
• Strong knowledge of IT Security concepts
• Experience in security and compliance audit programs
• Experience in designing, enhancing, and implementing detailed wing to wing processes
• Proven track record of detailed quality documentation delivery to defined standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Due to the nature of this role and Federal Contract Provisions, U.S. Citizenship is required to be considered for this role.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• You must submit your application at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered.

Desired Characteristics:

• Relevant security certifications for the IT environment
• Training or experience in conducting IT audits and ensuring follow-up to closure
• Strong technical background in network or system administration, application development, or IT security
• Experience in conducting forensically sound investigations
• Proven experience in implementing and managing data leakage prevention utilities
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as NIST, I