Switzerland Global Enterprise

Principal Cyber Risk Advisor, Cybersecurity M&A

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $156,100 - $260,100 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudCyber Security

About the role

  • Lead GE Vernova’s cybersecurity due diligence and integration/separation for a global M&A portfolio across IT and OT/ICS
  • Own a NIST-aligned workstream from pre-LOI red-flags through close and 30/60/100-day execution
  • Quantify and communicate cyber risk to inform valuation, terms, and closing conditions; ensure Day 1 control readiness
  • Standardize reusable playbooks (IAM, network/zero trust, cloud, endpoint, data, logging/monitoring, vulnerability management, third-party risk, incident response, BCP/DR)
  • Drive safe OT/ICS integration (incl. NERC CIP where applicable)
  • Operate in a matrix with DT M&A/PMO, Legal, Privacy, Finance, Insurance, and BU security
  • Manage external providers; track KPIs and reduce TSA duration

Requirements

  • 10+ years in cybersecurity with significant M&A diligence and integration/separation leadership
  • Experience across IT and OT/ICS security, including segmentation and operational resilience
  • Deep knowledge of NIST CSF, SP 800-53/800-171, and 800-82; familiarity with NERC CIP
  • Proven ability to quantify risk/remediation and translate into deal economics and SPA/TSA language
  • Track record delivering Day 1 readiness and 30/60/100-day execution with TSA exits in global environments
  • Hands-on depth in IAM/PAM, network/cloud security, endpoint/EDR, data protection, logging/monitoring, vuln mgmt, third-party risk, IR, and BCP/DR
  • Executive communication and matrix leadership; ability to lead external advisors
  • Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
  • tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
  • company retirement contributions
  • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • tuition assistance
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • permissive time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
cybersecurityM&A diligenceintegrationNIST CSFSP 800-53SP 800-171SP 800-82IAMPAMvulnerability management
Soft skills
executive communicationmatrix leadershiprisk quantificationdeal economicsexternal advisor leadership