GE Appliances

Senior Operational Technology Security Engineer

GE Appliances$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 7+ years in network and cybersecurity infrastructure.
  • Experience with industrial or Operational Technology environments.
  • Experience with multi-site standardization and negotiations.
  • Proficient in deploying security solutions like firewalls and network segmentation.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
  • Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with teams to embed OT security controls in factory designs.
  • Design and implement OT network segmentation and traffic control strategies.
  • Evaluate and select vendor solutions for feasibility and scalability.
  • Design remote access solutions for OT environments.
  • Implement backup and recovery strategies for industrial control systems.
  • Train plant operations teams on OT cybersecurity controls.
  • Manage OT asset inventory and device visibility solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
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.
Position
Senior Operational Technology Security Engineer
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 enterprisesystems

· 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.

About GE Appliances

GE Appliances is a home appliance manufacturer that produces a range of products including refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, and laundry machines. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. GE Appliances is a subsidiary of Haier Group, a Chinese multinational consumer electronics and home appliances company. The company has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, and has received numerous awards for its products and practices. GE Appliances has manufacturing facilities in the US and has a presence in over 100 countries.
Learn more about GE Appliances
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2004

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