Lead Security Specialist 1 - Site Security

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus/variable incentive

Geographic differential

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced security professional to lead supplier development and quality assurance for our generator manufacturing operations. You will guide key suppliers toward rigorous quality standards, oversee industrial excellence, and provide expert judgment on complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges.

You will work across functions and regions to influence strategy, solve complex problems, and ensure our supplier base meets high standards for service, quality, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in physical security or site security management.
• Hands-on experience administering Lenel OnGuard and Milestone VMS systems.
• Experience applying physical security standards in regulated environments (CMMC, NIST 800-171, or equivalent).
• Experience managing a security guard force and auditing performance; US citizenship and ability to obtain government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage guard force to ensure compliance with DOS/GEV SRCM Security Guard Requirements and site SO W standards.
• Enforce SOPs and Post-Orders, track alarm response times.
• Serve as SME for Lenel OnGuard and Milestone VMS, ensuring proper video retention and evidence handling.
• Conduct Site Security Surveys and Risk Assessments to identify vulnerabilities and plan corrective actions.
• Lead site emergencies and coordinate drills, evacuations, and the Detect, Respond, and Report lifecycle.
• Oversee physical controls under CMMC and NIST 800-171, ensuring restricted area access and secure destruction of CUI media.
• Operate High-Security Key Control Program with strict issuance/audit controls.
• Be the primary contact for government inspectors and internal security teams, maintaining audit files.

Skills

Physical security

Security operations

Risk assessment

SOP enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management or Criminal Justice

CPP/PSP certification

Tools

Lenel OnGuard

Milestone VMS

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced technical professional to lead supplier development and quality assurance for our generator manufacturing operations. In this role, you will guide key suppliers toward rigorous quality standards, oversee industrial excellence, and provide expert judgment on complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges. You will work across functions and regions to influence strategy, solve complex problems, and ensure our supplier base meets high standards for service, quality, and timeliness.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the guard force to ensure strict adherence to Department of State/GEV SRCM Security Guard Requirements and site‑specific Statement of Work (SOW) standards, conducting formal inspections of performance, uniforms, and training records.
• Enforce daily operations aligned with approved Post-Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tracking alarm response times to maintain continuous compliance.
• Function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Lenel OnGuard access control system and Milestone VMS surveillance platform, ensuring video retention and evidence handling meet federal audit standards.
• Conduct regular Site Security Surveys and Risk Assessments to identify vulnerabilities, develop corrective action plans, and maintain the facility’s Crisis Management Plan.
• Serve as the primary operational leader during site emergencies, coordinating incident response drills, evacuations, and the full "Detect, Respond, and Report" lifecycle.
• Serve as the operational lead for physical controls required under CMMC and NIST 800-171, ensuring restricted area access and secure destruction of CUI-related media.
• Operate a High‑Security Key Control Program, implementing stringent controls for the issuance, return, and auditing of keys and locking mechanisms.
• Act as the primary point of contact for government inspectors and internal security teams, maintaining the audit files required for federal compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in physical security, military or law enforcement operations, or site security management.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on experience as an administrator or power‑user for Lenel OnGuard access control systems and Milestone VMS surveillance platforms.
• Proven experience applying physical security standards within a regulated environment, specifically regarding CMMC, NIST 800-171, or equivalent government information protection protocols.
• Demonstrated experience managing a security guard force, including the enforcement of SOPs, Post-Orders, and performance auditing, alongside U.S. citizenship and the ability to secure/maintain a government clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Industry‑recognised professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or equivalent credentials.
• Direct experience managing security operations in compliance with Department of State (DOS) or Department of Defense (DoD) site‑specific security requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Advanced training or significant experience in managing site‑wide emergency response, crisis mitigation, and incident investigation.

Salary and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $87,800-146,200 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $87,800.00 and $146,200.00. 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.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability assistance, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Equal Opportunity and Employment Policies

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).

Company Mission

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com