Job Title
Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Company Intro/About GE AerospaceGE 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 OverviewThis 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 OverviewAs 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.
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.
ClosingAt 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 InformationGE 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and at least 8 years of professional experience
- High school diploma or GED and at least 13 years of professional experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in Information Assurance
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAM III security certification
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance based on a Tier 5 (T5) / SSBI investigation
- Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information as a U.S. Person or obtain applicable U.S. Government authorization
- Military experience may be equivalent to professional experience
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.
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