Lead Security Specialist

Job Description SummaryIn this role you will support and supervise the SMS (Security Management Systems) Team and assist with other physical security functions for domestic and international sites. Responsible for Physical security program for the protection of assets and employees. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.Job Description

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Job Title

Lead Security Specialist

Company Intro / About GE Aerospace

At GE Aerospace, we are advancing the future of flight through world-class engineering, innovation, and a relentless focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. As a leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft, we help customers around the world power safe, reliable flight. Our teams work at the cutting edge of technology to define flight for today, tomorrow, and the future.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview

This role is part of the Global Security organization, supporting GE Aerospace locations across the United States and internationally, with a primary location in Evendale, OH, US.

The Global Security team is responsible for protecting GE Aerospace’s people, assets, operations, and information through effective physical security strategies, standards, and systems. In this role, you will partner closely with Site Security Leaders, Regional Security Directors, site leaders, and executive administrators to lead the Security Management Systems (SMS) team and drive a robust physical security program across multiple sites.

Role Overview

The Lead Security Specialist is responsible for leading and supervising the Security Management Systems (SMS) team and supporting broader physical security functions across domestic and international sites. This role is accountable for the physical security program for the protection of assets and employees, ensuring that security systems, standards, and practices are effectively implemented and continuously improved.

You will use an in-depth understanding of key business drivers and how Global Security integrates with other functions to guide priorities, inform decisions, and enable safe, compliant, and efficient operations. While primarily an experienced individual contributor, you will provide informal leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Lead and support the SMS team
Supervise and provide direction to the Security Management Systems (SMS) team, ensuring effective operation, maintenance, and optimization of physical security systems across GE Aerospace sites.

Own the physical security program for assets and employees
Support and coordinate the physical security program to protect employees, facilities, and assets, aligning with GE Aerospace standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with key stakeholders
Partner with site leaders, executive administrators, Site Security Leaders, and Regional Security Directors to ensure physical security systems and processes support business needs and operational goals.

Maintain systems expertise and standards
Maintain exceptional working knowledge of all relevant security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems. Provide guidance on system standards, configurations, and optimizations to drive efficient, effective security operations.

Develop and maintain best practices and documentation
Create, maintain, and continuously improve “best practice” documents for access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems. Ensure accurate records and reports are generated for leadership to support compliance, audits, and decision-making.

Provide internal customer service and advisory support
Deliver strong customer service to internal Site Security Leaders and other stakeholders, advocating for successful planning and implementation of security improvements and system enhancements.

Apply technical expertise and professional judgment
Use your technical expertise, prior experience, and analytic thinking to solve complex problems, influence functional policy/strategy execution, and support projects, processes, and procedures within the Global Security discipline.

Mentor and guide others
Provide informal guidance and coaching to new team members and peers. Communicate complex information in a clear, straightforward manner to colleagues and business partners.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following Required Qualifications:

• Education

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
    OR
  • High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of professional experience

• Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Physical Security Systems, including Access Control, Video Management Systems, and Intrusion Detection Systems

• Technical Certifications

  • Current certifications in Lenel OnGuard and Avigilon systems

Note: To comply with U.S. immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years’ experience required for roles based within the USA.

Desired Characteristics

• Communication & Customer Focus

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated customer focus: evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer, builds strong customer relationships, and designs processes with the customer viewpoint in mind

• Technical & Analytical Skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex issues

• Execution & Project Management

  • Proven ability to document, plan, “market,” and execute programs
  • Established project management skills, including coordination across multiple stakeholders and sites

Additional Information

Risk Assessment and Business Acumen: The ability to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential threats and vulnerabilities, and to develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Understand the internal and external factors that impact the organization including market trends, competitive landscape and regulatory requirements. 

Information & Analytical Thinking: the ability to collect, analyze and interpret information from various sources to anticipate and counteract potential security threats, while thinking critically and analytically to solve complex security problems and make informed decisions.

Adaptability and Resilience: The capacity to adapt to changing security landscapes and recover quickly from setbacks or incidents.

Interpersonal Skills & Customer Service: Strong interpersonal abilities, effective networking and collaboration capabilities, and cultural competence. High emotional intelligence and self-awareness are essential for fostering a respectful approach to security operations.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey security policies, procedures, and incident reports to stakeholders at all levels.  Active listening & relationship building. 

Project Management: The ability to plan, execute, and oversee security projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

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