Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist

Company Intro/About Us: GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of aviation technology to create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future. Working here means being part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview: Our cybersecurity team at the Lynn, MA site is known for its dynamic culture and commitment to excellence. Our site offers comprehensive employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Role Overview: As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of our classified information systems. This position is on-site, and you will oversee and coordinate all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. Your work is vital to maintaining the integrity and security of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong working knowledge of policies and guidance including NISPOM, JSIG, ICD 503, and DAAPM.
• Demonstrated experience with RMF processes and procedures, including package development, POA&Ms, ConMon, Security Plans, Risk Assessments, system/site policies, architecture diagrams, and hardware/software inventories.
• In-depth knowledge of change control, configuration management, and information assurance processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with writing SOPs and SID plans, as well as security policies.
• Oversee and coordinate all phases of the RMF process for multiple classified information systems in accordance with the JSIG.
• Experience in handling security incidents and conducting investigations with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple secure programs and assess new areas for compliance.
• Ensure RMF integration throughout the system lifecycle, including configuration management and change control.
• Experience with Splunk or other SIEM/threat detection platforms.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance with business needs.
• Ability to identify security vulnerabilities in a broad spectrum of hardware and software products and provide risk mitigation solutions.
• Experience with auditing large network environments with multiple operating systems and applications (Windows, Linux).
• Manage the Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment.
• Attend change control board (CCB) meetings.
• Formally notify the ISSM of any changes to a system that could affect authorization.
• Report all security-related incidents to the ISSM.
• Travel periodically in support of the organization’s cybersecurity operations.
• Other security duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a passion for security and compliance. They should be a team player with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Current/Active DOD Secret clearance (adjudicated within the last six years) and the ability to obtain and maintain up to TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 2 years of professional experience OR associate degree with minimum of 4 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, or Information Technology.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (CISM, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Additional Information:

• This role may require occasional travel.
• Background and drug screening required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work environment includes exposure to manufacturing areas.

Closing: Join GE Aerospace and be part of a team that is shaping the future of aviation. 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.

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