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# Lead Engineer Cyber Security-Generation

- **Company:** Vistra
- **Location:** Perry, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Network Address Translation, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Security Software, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://vst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/vistra_careers/job/Perry/Lead-Engineer-Cyber-Security-Generation_40016639-2

## About the Role

*7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity or ICS roles.

*Expert in ICS/OT environments, network security, and regulatory compliance.

*Proven record of leading major cross-functional initiatives.

*Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.

*Advanced certifications (e.g., Security+. Network+, CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred.

*Expert 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 desired

## Description

Provide strategic and technical leadership across the cybersecurity program for generation. Coordinate high-impact projects, set priorities, and influence cybersecurity policy and architectural decisions., *Define and oversee implementation of cybersecurity architecture and lifecycle strategies.

*Lead response to high-severity threats and represent generation in enterprise incident response.

*Set standards for secure design and configuration for plant systems.

*Collaborate with senior plant management and enterprise IT leaders.

*Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity tools and vendors.

*Drive continuous improvement and innovation in controls and processes.


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