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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Embedded Systems - **Company:** GE Vernova - **Location:** Niskayuna, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** X86 Architecture, Fieldbus, C++ (Programming Language), CANopen, Linux, Device Drivers, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Linux Security Modules, Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Network Planning and Design, Network Protocols, X.509, Real-Time Operating Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, OPC Unified Architecture, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, VxWorks, PIC Microcontroller, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Bacnet, U-Boot - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/293155/principal-cybersecurity-engineer-embedded-systems-clearance-required-new-york-ny-niskayuna ## About the Role * Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 13 years of industry experience OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 15 years of industry experience. \n * 5+ years proven track record of writing winning proposals with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, ARPA-e, CESER, DOD, DARPA, etc.\n * 5+ years of experience in software development for embedded systems such as computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols. \n * 5+ years of experience with Linux security and Linux driver development. \n * 5+ years of software development for embedded systems such as computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols\n * 5+ years of knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, or standards (e.g., TLS, X.509). \n * 5+ years of experience with incorporating hardware-based security techniques (e.g., HSM, TPM, ARM TrustZone, Secure Boot, etc.). \n, * Experience with Industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Modbus RTU, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA/DA, BACnet, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, MQTT, CAN/CANopen\n * Experience with ICS/SCADA architectures such as PLCs/RTUs/HMIs, Historians, Fieldbus, edge gateways, DMZ patterns\n * Experience with OT network design such as Purdue Model, segmentation, VLANs, firewalls, zero-trust in OT\n * Experience with OT security standards and practices such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST 800-82, SBOM, secure firmware updates\n * Staying current with embedded programming skills such as: C/C++, Python. \n * Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, Green Hills, etc.).\n * Experience with real-time embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors.\n ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Cybersecurity for Software Defined Vehicles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/725-cybersecurity-for-software-defined-vehicles) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)