Job Description SummaryGE Aerospace in Evendale, Ohio is seeking a Director of Information Assurance (IA) in support of DoD activities. The candidate is responsible for the organization wide IA stature for classified information systems within GE Aerospace. This position is responsible for leading and providing oversight to diverse IA and COMSEC teams to ensure alignment with the business’ security core capabilities, vision, mission, strategy, and goals in a geographically dispersed landscape. The successful candidate is expected to have an expert working knowledge of NIST information system protection policies and Risk Management Framework (RMF) procedures and tools, as prescribed within the DCSA Assessment & Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), and the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), as they apply to various defense industry implementations.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Extensive subject matter expertise in classified information systems; seasoned leadership capabilities; uncompromising integrity and ethics; and a demonstrated ability to deliver security excellence.
- Responsible for the overall cyber security posture of all classified information systems.
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) subject matter expert in support of National Security computing environments.
- Develop a RMF strategy for the organization, providing a strategic view of information security-related risks regarding the organization.
- Incumbent serves as the GE Aerospace primary liaison to the organization’s DoD Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Information System Owners (ISO)/Senior Leadership, Common Control Provider(s) (CCP), and Information System Security Managers/Officers (ISSM/ISSO).
- Expert knowledge of the following policies and guidance: National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 and 705 and/or DCSA Assessment & Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM).
- Partners with the organizations’ facility security professionals and Information Technology (IT) representatives.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR associate degree with minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 15 years of professional experience in Information Assurance.
Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.
- Candidate must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance based upon a Tier 5 (T5)/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
- Candidate must be certified at IAM Level 3 in accordance with the DoD Cyber Exchange requirements: CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or equivalent security certification.
Desired Characteristics:
- Extensive experience leading a diverse team, both locally and remote.
- Experience operating in a corporate environment which utilizes a LEAN methodology.
- Ability to adapt to business needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at balancing the needs of the business with compliance.
- Provide oversight for risk management-related activities across the organization to help ensure effective and consistent risk acceptance decisions.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
