Senior Physical Security Manager
Company Intro/About GE AerospaceGE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of aviation technology and innovation. At GE Aerospace, you will work with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the aerospace industry.
Site, Business, OR Functional Area OverviewThis role sits within GE Aerospace Global Security and is based on-site in Evendale, Ohio. The Global Security team partners across the enterprise to maintain high standards of physical security across facilities worldwide—protecting employees, customers, visitors, and company assets while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.
Role OverviewThe Senior Physical Security Manager (SPSM) is an active member of the GE Aerospace Global Security team. Reporting to the Senior Physical Security Director, the SPSM supports the development and implementation of security requirements, policies, standards, and physical security management systems.
In this role, you will help lead and mature physical security fundamentals across GE Aerospace, contributing to a comprehensive security program, reducing risk to the organization, and supporting safe, compliant operations across a global footprint—including secured and classified environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Physical Security Execution: Support the physical security team in maintaining high standards of physical security across multiple facilities worldwide. Projects, Guarding, Systems & Badging: Assist in executing physical security projects, contract guard services, enterprise security systems, and badging operations. Standards and Playbooks: Help develop and maintain physical security standards, playbooks, guidelines, and management systems to enable consistent execution across sites. Regulatory and Customer Compliance: Ensure physical security and facility buildout specifications meet requirements aligned to business policies and applicable frameworks (including Department of Defense requirements and CMMC). Secured and Classified Spaces: Support the design, implementation, construction, and oversight of secured and classified spaces, including the associated physical protection measures. External Partner Management: Interact with and maintain relationships with external partners including security integrators and vendors. Security Systems and Controls: Support development and reliability of physical security controls including access control, perimeter protections, surveillance (CCTV), intrusion detection, and alarm systems. Risk Assessment & Layered Protection: Assess physical security risks and support development of layered security solutions to protect personnel, facilities, information, and critical assets. Program Reporting & Financial Discipline: Prepare reporting to track project objectives and budgets; escalate issues and propose solutions to challenges. Global Collaboration: Work effectively across multiple cultures and time zones to coordinate program execution and stakeholder alignment.Required Qualifications- Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent advanced degree
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in physical security, industrial security, or closely related roles
- Secured/Classified Space Experience: Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, construction, and oversight of secured and classified spaces, including associated physical protection measures
- Physical Security Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience in:
Access control systems for facilities, campuses, and restricted areas
Perimeter and outer physical security (barriers, gates, fencing, entry controls)
Surveillance systems (CCTV/video monitoring and recording)
Intrusion detection and alarm systems
Guard force operations (post management and coordination with contract or proprietary guard services)
- Risk Assessment: Experience assessing physical security risks and developing layered security solutions
- Communication & Leadership: Strong English oral/written communication skills; strong interpersonal, judgment, and leadership skills with experience leading complex programs/projects
- Tools: Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools
- Global Effectiveness: Ability to work effectively across multiple cultures and time zones
- Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
- Clearance: Have or ability to obtain an active U.S. DoD Security Clearance
- Work Schedule: Full-time position with standard shift hours
- Screening: Background and drug screening required
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to meet physical requirements including lifting and standing for extended periods
- Work Environment: Exposure to manufacturing settings
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.
Join GE Aerospace and be part of a team that is shaping the future of aviation. Your contributions will have a lasting impact on the industry and help us achieve new heights in aerospace innovation
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: No
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced degree
- At least 5 years of professional experience in physical security, industrial security, or a related field
- Experience designing, implementing, constructing, and overseeing secured and classified spaces
- Hands-on experience with facility and restricted-area access control systems
- Experience with perimeter security, including barriers, gates, fencing, and entry controls
- Experience with CCTV, video monitoring, and recording systems
- Experience with intrusion detection and alarm systems
- Experience coordinating contract or proprietary guard force operations
- Experience assessing physical security risks and developing layered security solutions
- Strong English oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal, judgment, and leadership skills, including experience leading complex programs or projects
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools
- Ability to work across multiple cultures and time zones
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally occasionally
- Current or obtainable active U.S. Department of Defense security clearance
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting and extended standing
- Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information as a U.S. Person or through government authorization
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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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