Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

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) – Legacy Programs, Test Cells, Production & Labs

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We advance aviation technology with a relentless focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost , supporting customers worldwide with secure, reliable solutions that power mission readiness and operational excellence.

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 ISSM supports classified (National Security) computing environments embedded within legacy programs , test cells , production facilities , and laboratory environments —including standalone, isolated, and specialized/embedded systems that support long-lived platforms and physical test/production infrastructure.

The role interfaces closely with internal IT/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 (IA) posture for classified information systems supporting legacy programs, test cells, production, and labs. You will be responsible for the Special Access Program (SAP) IA posture across these operational and manufacturing environments, ensuring secure, mission-ready systems.

You will provide leadership and oversight to a geographically dispersed IA team, ensuring alignment to GE Aerospace security objectives and ensuring compliance to applicable requirements. The successful candidate will bring expert working knowledge of NIST information system protection policies and Risk Management Framework (RMF) procedures/tools as prescribed within the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) , with demonstrated ability to apply those requirements to industrial control systems, test equipment, and specialized lab/production computing environments.

Key Responsibilities

RMF Subject Matter Expertise : Act as the RMF SME supporting National Security computing environments across legacy programs, test cells, production facilities, and labs, including standalone/isolated/specialized systems. IS Program & Policy Ownership : Develop and maintain a formal information system security program and policies for assigned areas of responsibility. Implementation Guidance : Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines. Government Liaison : Serve as GE Aerospace primary liaison to DoD SCAs, AOs, and PSOs supporting legacy programs and test/production operations. JSIG / NIST Expertise : Demonstrate expert knowledge of JSIG and NIST 800-series publications, applying requirements appropriately to production/test/lab environments. Operational Leadership & Oversight : Provide regulatory direction to internal IT staff executing day-to-day operations and large-scale projects; provide direct management of an internal team of ISSOs. COMSEC Awareness : Demonstrate solid knowledge of COMSEC policies/procedures and safeguarding/implementation practices as applicable. Assessments & Inspections : Participate in regulatory reviews and formal self-inspections across production facilities, test cells, and labs; support cross-site inspections at other GE Aerospace facilities. Continuous Monitoring : 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

Associate’s degree and minimum 11 years of professional experience, OR

High school diploma and minimum 13 years of professional experience

Information Assurance Experience : Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Information Assurance

Certification : CISSP, CISM , or equivalent DoD 8570 IAM III security certification

Clearance : Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance based on a Tier 5 (T5)/SSBI

Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Additional Information

Work Authorization : Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job.

Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week), 1st shift (United States of America)

Location : Evendale, OH (on-site)

Note: To comply with U.S. immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years’ experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

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.

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)).

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