Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace, based in Evendale, Ohio, seeks a Senior ISSM to lead the Information Assurance posture for classified systems across legacy programs, test cells, production facilities, and labs. You will oversee SAP IA posture and ensure mission-ready systems that support long-lived aerospace platforms and infrastructure.

You will apply RMF, JSIG, and NIST 800-series controls in complex industrial settings, coordinating with U.S. Government partners and internal IT/OT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years of professional experience in information security.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required. Must hold DoD 8570 IAM III or equivalent.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAM III security certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as RMF subject matter expert for classified computing environments.
• Lead and maintain the formal information system security program for areas of responsibility.
• Translate JSIG, RMF, and NIST 800-series requirements into practical security controls for production and lab environments.
• Act as GE Aerospace’s primary liaison to DoD SCAs, AOs, and PSOs.
• Provide leadership and oversight to a geographically dispersed Information Assurance team, including ISSOs.
• Provide regulatory direction to internal IT staff for day-to-day operations and larger projects.
• Support secure operation of industrial control systems, test equipment, and lab environments.
• Maintain working knowledge of COMSEC policies and support safeguarding practices.
• Participate in regulatory reviews and cross-site inspections.

Skills

Information Assurance

RMF

JSIG

NIST 800-series

DoD 8570 IAM III

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), you will lead the Information Assurance (IA) posture for classified information systems supporting legacy programs, test cells, production facilities, and laboratory environments within GE Aerospace. You will be responsible for the Special Access Program (SAP) IA posture across these operational and manufacturing environments, ensuring secure, mission-ready systems that sustain long-lived platforms and physical test/production infrastructure. You will lead and provide oversight to a diverse IA team, ensuring alignment with the business's security core capabilities, vision, mission, strategy, and goals across a geographically dispersed landscape of shop floors, test cells, and labs. The successful candidate is expected to have expert working knowledge of NIST information system protection policies and Risk Management Framework (RMF) procedures and tools, as prescribed within the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), as applied to industrial control systems, test equipment, and specialized lab/production computing environments.

Job Description Summary

As the Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), you will lead the Information Assurance (IA) posture for classified information systems supporting legacy programs, test cells, production facilities, and laboratory environments within GE Aerospace. You will be responsible for the Special Access Program (SAP) IA posture across these operational and manufacturing environments, ensuring secure, mission-ready systems that sustain long-lived platforms and physical test/production infrastructure. You will lead and provide oversight to a diverse IA team, ensuring alignment with the business's security core capabilities, vision, mission, strategy, and goals across a geographically dispersed landscape of shop floors, test cells, and labs. The successful candidate is expected to have expert working knowledge of NIST information system protection policies and Risk Management Framework (RMF) procedures and tools, as prescribed within the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), as applied to industrial control systems, test equipment, and specialized lab/production computing environments.

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is advancing the future of flight for commercial and military customers around the world. We develop and support mission-critical engines, systems, and technologies with an uncompromising focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. In this role, you will help protect the classified systems and infrastructure that support that mission.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview

This role is based in Evendale, Ohio and sits within GE Aerospace’s Risk & Compliance / Information Assurance and Security organization. The Senior ISSM supports classified computing environments across legacy programs, test cells, production facilities, and laboratories, including standalone, isolated, embedded, and specialized systems tied to long-lived aerospace platforms and physical test and production infrastructure.

The role interfaces closely with internal IT and OT stakeholders, program security, site leaders, and external U.S. Government partners, including Security Control Assessors (SCAs), Authorizing Officials (AOs), and Program Security Officers (PSOs).

Role Overview

As the Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), you will lead the Information Assurance posture for classified systems supporting legacy aerospace programs, test operations, production environments, and laboratories. You will be responsible for the Special Access Program (SAP) Information Assurance posture across operational and manufacturing environments that are essential to mission readiness.

You will provide technical leadership, regulatory direction, and team oversight across a geographically dispersed Information Assurance organization. The successful candidate will bring deep experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), and NIST 800-series requirements, with the ability to apply those frameworks in complex operational settings such as industrial control systems, test equipment, and specialized lab and production computing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the RMF subject matter expert for classified computing environments supporting legacy programs, test cells, production facilities, and labs, including standalone, isolated, embedded, and specialized systems.
• Lead and maintain the formal information system security program for assigned areas of responsibility, including policies, procedures, and implementation guidance.
• Translate JSIG, RMF, and NIST 800-series requirements into practical security controls and operating guidance for production, test, and laboratory environments.
• Act as GE Aerospace’s primary liaison to DoD SCAs, AOs, and PSOs supporting classified legacy programs and test/production operations.
• Provide leadership and oversight to a geographically dispersed Information Assurance team, including direct management of ISSOs.
• Provide regulatory direction to internal IT staff supporting day-to-day operations as well as larger-scale projects.
• Support the secure operation of industrial control systems, test equipment, and specialized lab/production computing environments.
• Maintain working knowledge of COMSEC policies and procedures and support safeguarding and implementation practices, as applicable.
• Participate in and support regulatory reviews, formal self-inspections and cross-site inspections across GE Aerospace facilities.
• Manage, maintain, and execute a robust continuous monitoring program to sustain accreditation posture and reduce risk.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience (must meet one of the following)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and minimum 8 years of professional experience, OR
• High school diploma / GED and minimum 13 years of professional experience

Additional Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Information Assurance
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAM III security certification
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance based on a Tier 5 (T5) / SSBI

Note:

Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.

Closing

At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes