Job Description Summary

Provides multi-disciplinary security support for classified government programs in the Military Systems business Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.

Job Description

Job Title
Senior Security Director – Advanced Programs

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We design, produce, and service advanced aircraft engines and integrated systems for commercial and military customers around the world. Our teams combine deep engineering expertise, rigorous execution, and relentless focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost to support the missions that matter most.

Site / Business / Functional Area Overview

This position is based in Evendale, Ohio and supports the Military Systems – Special Programs business. The organization is responsible for executing sensitive and classified programs that are critical to our defense customers and national security. As programs transition from research and development into production, the team ensures robust, compliant, and scalable security practices that protect people, facilities, and information across the lifecycle.

You will partner closely with engineering, program management, operations, legal, and executive leadership, as well as U.S. Government security counterparts, to deliver secure program execution in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.

Role Overview

The Senior Security Director – Advanced Programs provides multi‑disciplinary security leadership for classified government programs within the Military Systems business. This role is accountable for the security of personnel, facilities, computers, general information, and information systems supporting sensitive and classified activities.

As a second‑line people leader, you will manage and develop a medium to large team of security professionals, overseeing day‑to‑day tactical security operations while also shaping longer‑term strategy, policy, and capability for advanced programs. You will use your deep understanding of government security requirements, industry trends, and evolving threats to inform decisions, influence policy, and guide the business as it scales programs from development into full-rate production.

A critical aspect of this role is knowing when to handle issues tactically and when to escalate them to a more strategic level, effectively delegating and prioritizing work from executive leadership, and maintaining strong, productive relationships with U.S. Government security counterparts (e.g., within Department of Defense security organizations).

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead multi-disciplinary security operations
  Ensure the security of personnel, facilities, computers, general information, and information systems for classified U.S. Government programs, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements.

• Manage and develop a high-performing team
  Serve as a second‑line leader with senior professional direct reports, managing a medium to large security team. Attract, retain, and develop talent; set clear expectations; and foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Balance tactical execution and strategic escalation
  Address day‑to‑day security and compliance issues, while recognizing when to elevate risks or decisions to a more strategic level. Delegate and prioritize work effectively, especially items originating from executive staff and enterprise initiatives.

• Support programs transitioning from R&D to production
  Lead security planning and execution as programs move from research and development into production, ensuring that processes, systems, and controls scale appropriately with increased volume, complexity, and external scrutiny.

• Shape security policy and influence the business
  Interpret internal and external business challenges, industry trends, and emerging security requirements to recommend best practices. Influence policy and operating guidelines within your function and across related functions in the business.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives and projects
  Lead or sponsor functional teams and pro