Deputy Information System Security Manager (DISSM) | Sr. Manager - Risk & Compliance
Job Description Summary
GE Aerospace is seeking a people leader to serve as a Deputy Information System Security Manager (DISSM) supporting DoD programs. You will lead and develop a team of Information System Security Officers (ISSO)/Analysts, uphold Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance principles in accordance with the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), and drive customer-driven execution through lean fundamentals. You’ll ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of various information systems by setting clear standard work and aligning priorities to program and operational readiness.
Job Description
Job Title Deputy Information System Security Manager (DISSM) | Sr. Manager, Risk & Compliance
Company Intro/About GE Aerospace GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We design, power, and support the future of flight through a relentless focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost—backed by a culture of continuous improvement and respect for people.
Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview This role is based in Evendale, OH and supports GE Aerospace defense programs operating under Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. You will partner closely with Program Security, IT, Engineering, Operations, and Quality to sustain mission readiness and audit-ready compliance across classified and unclassified environments.
Role Overview GE Aerospace is seeking a people leader to serve as a Deputy Information System Security Manager (DISSM). In this role, you will lead and develop Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)/Analysts, uphold Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance aligned to JSIG and applicable DoD guidance, and drive customer-driven execution through lean fundamentals. You will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems by establishing clear standard work, visual management, and priorities that align to program and operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- People leadership and operations
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing cyber compliance team; set clear goals, standard work, and development plans; conduct regular 1:1s and performance feedback.
- Balance regulatory compliance with business needs; align workload and staffing across value streams to meet SQDC priorities.
- Establish Daily and Visual Management for RMF status, POA&M burn-down, audit readiness, and incident response; run tiered huddles and remove roadblocks.
- Standardize best practices for labs/test environments; validate and coach to JSIG/NISPOM/DoDM 5205.07 expectations.
- Compliance and risk management
- Own readiness and sustainment of RMF authorization and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) across assigned boundaries/enclaves.
- Review/approve core artifacts (e.g., SSP, SCTM, ConOps, POA&M, ConMon plans, SOPs).
- Serve as liaison to SCA, ISOs, Sr. ISSM, IT, CPSOs, and ISSOs; provide transparent status and risk-based recommendations.
- Validate hardware/software requests; enforce secure configurations, media handling, and cyber supply chain risk management.
- Lead pre-assessments and corrective action plans to maintain inspection-ready posture and on-schedule RMF execution.
- Security operations and improvement
- Lead response for cyber incidents/data spills; coordinate containment, reporting, lessons learned, and corrective actions.
- Identify control gaps and vulnerabilities across diverse technologies; implement risk-mitigating countermeasures.
- Apply lean fundamentals (problem solving, standard work, action planning, flow/pull) to reduce waste and cycle time for accreditations and change approvals.
Required Qualifications
- Active DoD IAM III certification (e.g., GSLC, CISSP, CISM) or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or HS Diploma/GED with 4 years' experience) + minimum 5 years relevant experience (military experience counts)
- This position requires U.S. citizenship
- This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.
Desired Characteristics
- Attention to detail and strong ownership mindset
- Proven people leadership: coaching, performance management, team development
- Strong communication and stakeholder management; able to align multiple functions
- Demonstrated experience leading small to mid-sized security teams through RMF assessments and ConMon IAW DoD requirements
- Effective problem solving and analytics; drives action plans to closure
- Excellent time management and multi-project coordination
- Familiarity with lean principles and daily management; ability to visualize work, track KPIs, and improve processes
- Working knowledge of NISPOM, JSIG, ICD 503, and/or DAAPM
- Possess a current US Government Security Clearance
Additional Information
Closing 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.
_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 Information
GE 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
