Job Description Summary

In 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