Identity Management Leader
Job Description Summary
As a Senior Director - Identity Management Leader, you will lead the Identity team in the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Vernova's Identity and Access Management strategies, policies, and initiatives, in partnership with Vernova businesses. In this role, you will have a strong understanding of the underlying controls and business processes that comprise the major functions of Identity and Access Management, as well as leadership to implement and continuously improve these critical processes.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
• Lead cybersecurity Identity and Access management program including all core identity lifecycle processes.
• Serve as a primary lead across the identity lifecycle, from birthright to decommissioning and all phases in between
• Represent the Identity function holistically in Identity activities, while assessing risks and ensuring alignment with GE Vernova cybersecurity standards, controls, playbooks, and strategic priorities, including:
- Joiner, mover and leaver
- Platform management of all core Identity platforms
- Infrastructure security of the environment hosting the Identity platforms
- Management of software solutions used to deliver identity capabilities globally
- Network connectivity from Identity solutions to end user devices
- Authentication protection and governance
- Logging, monitoring, and security operations
- Vulnerability and exposure management
• Lead identity activities aligned to recognized frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, while applying GE Vernova cybersecurity practices and expectations.
• Quantify identity risk and remediation requirements and translate findings into business terms, including transaction risk, remediation investment, Day 1 requirements, TSA needs, and post-close priorities.
• Develop and maintain repeatable playbooks, templates, and standards for cyber diligence, integration, separation, and post-close execution.
• Lead and manage external identity management service providers delivering operational capabilities to GE Vernova businesses
• Prepare executive-ready updates on the Identity strategy including the transformation of the identity capabilities in-line with industry trends
• Lead the identity organization delivering these capabilities and processes
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience.
• Significant cybersecurity experience, including leadership in Identity Management and service management
• Strong technical depth across multiple cybersecurity domains in both enterprise IT as well as OT/ICS environment segmentation.
• Experience applying cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171
• Experience working in complex, cross-functional, matrixed environments with senior stakeholders.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and decision support.
• Experience leading external partners, assessors, consultants, or managed service providers.
• Ability to operate with urgency, manage ambiguity, and adapt quickly to changing transaction priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel 20-30%, including international travel, based on business needs
Preferred Qualifications
• 10+ years of Identity experience with significant depth in complex identity solutions across solutions providers
• Experience across both IT and OT/ICS cybersecurity, including industrial control environments, segmentation, and resilience.
• Experience in energy, power, renewables, grid, industrial, or other critical infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with cyber risk quantification methodologies aligned to identity standards and practices.
• Knowledge of AI, analytics, or automation applications in cybersecurity and the ability to help shape practical identity use cases.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, GICSP, CCSP, CCSK, or cloud security certifications.
Characteristics for Success
The successful candidate will bring:
• Deep technical credibility across cyber domains
• Strong business judgment and risk-based decision-making
• Executive presence and clear communication
• A highly collaborative, matrixed leadership style
• A practical, hands-on approach to solving complex problems
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• A mindset of urgency, flexibility, and continuous improvement
Additional Information
• Location: Flexible U.S. location; hybrid or remote options may be considered based on candidate location and business needs.
• Travel: Approximately 20-30% travel required, including domestic and international travel.
• Work environment: This role may require flexibility across time zones
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $169,200.00 and $282,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 17, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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