Senior Security Manager, Next Generation Programs

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

GE Aerospace is seeking a highly experienced Chief Security Officer to lead security for Next Generation programs. You will define end-to-end security architecture, oversee accreditation and RMF, and coordinate with DoD/IC stakeholders to ensure compliant, secure program execution.

You will manage JPAS/DISS, insider threat programs, and security training, while driving risk-based controls that enable rapid development and secure test environments across SAP/SCI programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years in Industrial/Special Programs Security.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAP access as required.
• Expert knowledge of NISPOM and DoD security directives.
• Demonstrated success with secure facility accreditations and ATOs.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the primary CSSO for Next Generation programs and governance.
• Define end-to-end security architecture aligning with milestones.
• Lead Security Working Groups and brief senior leadership and customers.
• Oversee clearance processing, JPAS/DISS, and personnel security.
• Implement continuous evaluation and insider threat practices.
• Lead accreditation and maintenance of SAPFs/SCIFs per ICD 705.
• Coordinate RMF, NIST, JSIG controls and ATO requirements.
• Develop PSGs, SOPs, OPSEC plans, and CPI protection.
• Drive security improvements through metrics and corrective actions.

Connaissances

NISPOM knowledge

RMF/NIST SP 800-53

Program security leadership

Insider threat program

Access control & SAP/SCIF

JPAS/DISS management

Security training & awareness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

DISS

NISS

eMASS

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

Provides multi-disciplinary security support for classified government programs in the Military Systems business Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Role and Responsibilities

Serve as the primary CSSO for Next Generation programs, providing authoritative guidance on NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117, DoDM 5205.07 series, ICDs, and customer-specific security requirements. Define and own the end-to-end security architecture and governance for assigned programs, aligning security with program milestones, customer deliverables, and risk posture. Establish and lead program Security Working Groups; brief senior leadership and government customers on security posture, risks, and mitigations. Oversee clearance processing, eligibility determinations, visit authorizations, and need-to-know validation; manage JPAS/DISS and associated personnel security systems. Implement continuous evaluation/continuous vetting practices; lead insider threat awareness and referral processes in partnership with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO). Lead accreditation, construction, and maintenance of secure areas (SAPFs/SCIFs, as applicable) in accordance with ICD 705 and sponsor guidelines. Manage access control, badging, intrusion detection systems, TEMPEST/technical security controls (as required), and maintenance of Fixed Facility Checklists Partner with ISSM/ISSO to ensure classified information systems comply with RMF, NIST SP 800-53 controls, JSIG, and customer ATO requirements. Oversee media control, data transfer, audit, and incident response for classified networks; ensure configuration management and vulnerability remediation align with program timelines. Develop and enforce Program Security Guides (PSGs), SOPs, and OPSEC plans; conduct Critical Program Information (CPI) identification and protection planning. Lead derivative classification, marking, and safeguarding practices; perform self-inspections and drive corrective action plans. Lead reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and closure for security incidents, spillage, and adverse information per contractual and regulatory timelines. Drive continuous improvement through metrics, root cause analysis, and preventive actions that enhance security effectiveness while supporting delivery and innovation. Serve as the primary security interface with Department of Defense/Intelligence Community security offices, Program Managers, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, and Quality. Support proposals, DD254 development/flow-downs, subcontractor oversight, and security inputs to Statements of Work and Integrated Master Schedules. Develop and deliver targeted security training and awareness for program personnel and suppliers; maintain training records and compliance evidence. Prepare for and lead government assessments, Management Reviews, and internal audits; maintain authoritative, audit-ready documentation. Assess and monitor subcontractor security compliance, including DD254 execution, secure communications, and classified visit control. Coordinate classified shipments, secure logistics, and international considerations (e.g., export control/ITAR/EAR, foreign travel and contacts). Anticipate emerging threats and policy changes; advise program leadership on security-driven schedule, cost, and technical trade-offs. Implement risk-based, scalable controls that protect critical technology while enabling rapid development and test, positioning security as a strategic enabler and competitive differentiator.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college 4 years of progressively responsible security experience supporting U.S. Government classified programs and 5 years of relevant experience
• Security Experience- Minimum 10 years in Industrial/Special Programs Security, with at least 3 years serving as a CSSO, CPSO, or equivalent lead role on complex SAP/SCI programs.
• Technical and Regulatory Expertise Expert knowledge of NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117, DoDM 5205.07 Volumes, ICDs, JSIG/RMF, and sponsor-specific directives.
• Demonstrated success leading secure facility accreditations and classified information system authorizations.
• Clearance Active/current final DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP access as required by the program.

Desired Characteristics

Strong leadership and executive communication skills; proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Experience briefing senior government stakeholders and leading audits, inspections, and assessments.

Demonstrated experience building and maturing security programs, policies, and metrics in development and test environments.

Established project/program management skills, with a track record of delivering secure outcomes on complex efforts.

Advanced problem-solving and risk management skills; ability to balance mission needs, compliance requirements, and operational agility.

Professional certifications preferred (e.g., ISP, SAPPC, SPeD, CISSP, SEC+). Experience with DISS, NISS, eMASS, and other classified network and accreditation tools

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Compliance and Eligibility

• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
• 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.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Culture

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.