Senior Operational Technology Security Engineer

Senior Operational Technology Security Engineer

Join us in a senior role focused on enabling and protecting digital infrastructure critical to manufacturing processes and seamless real-time connectivity across our Digital Enterprise ecosystem. As a vital member of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, you'll specify and implement capabilities to improve the cybersecurity of our factories, ensuring they align with our engineering standards.

As a Senior OT Security Engineer, you'll join the Industry 4.0 team, which is responsible for designing, procuring, and integrating cyber-physical systems across our manufacturing environments. In this role, you will serve as the OT cybersecurity subject matter expert, responsible for defining and implementing security architecture, network segmentation, and secure access controls for manufacturing systems.

Location: USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

· Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Digital Technology to embed and standardize OT security controls in factory design across multiple sites

· Design and implement OT network segmentation and traffic control strategies (zones/conduits, firewall policies, least-privilege communication models) and enforce secure communication patterns across manufacturing systems

· Evaluate and select solutions from various vendors for feasibility and scalability.

· Design and implement identity-based remote access solutions for OT environments, replacing legacy VPN and shared access models

· Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies for industrial control systems (PLCs, robots, etc.)

· Enable plant operations teams to adopt OT cybersecurity controls through training, onboarding processes, and integration into daily operations

· Implement and maintain OT asset inventory and device visibility solutions across manufacturing sites

· Integrate OT cybersecurity systems to provide centralized visibility into asset inventory, backup and recovery posture, and access controls, enabling identification and remediation of plant-level risks.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

· Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or equivalent.

· 7+ years of experience in network and cybersecurity infrastructure, with experience supporting industrial or OT environments

· Experience with multi-site deployments or standardization with the ability to negotiate between factory systems and enterprise systems

· Experience deploying and configuring security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, remote access, and network segmentation.

· Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations.

· Creative thinking and a practical approach to developing future cyber systems.

· Excellent project tracking and planning skills.

· The ability to work effectively in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels within the organization.

· Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide status reports and train other engineers.

· Demonstrated ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and the ability to make decisions for the company's benefit.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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