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Sr Staff Cyber Security Architect

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Sr Staff Cyber Security Architect

Livonia, MI

Job Description Summary

This position will work on highly complex projects that require in-depth domain knowledge in two or more specialized areas. You will lead the modernization of our secure development capabilities, improve our security engagement and assessment function, and partner directly with the business to secure systems before and as they are built. The ideal candidate will possess "big-picture" thinking and hands-on experience securing the latest enterprise technologies.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Performed multi-dimensional architectural assessments based on risk, data type, identity, data landing zone, control adherence, and threat models to generate recommendations and designs
  • Collaborate with functional partners and technology leadership to define and maintain cyber infrastructure strategy
  • Present concepts, ideas, and plans that define, impact or influence key cyber objectives
  • Conduct risk assessments on software and system architectures
  • Provide strategic guidance on relevant security tools, technologies, and capabilities
  • Analyze, design and develop a roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint.
  • Review and develops use cases and problems that need to be solved across multiple teams.
  • Leads the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities.
  • Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. Partner with technical and functional teams external to the project to ensure their tasks are completed as required.
  • Proven history of effectively utilizing a variety of security tools and technologies across diverse environments. The ideal candidate will not be limited to specific vendors or solutions but will possess the technical depth to comprehend and implement an end-to-end solution that aligns with our reference security architecture's requirements.
  • Provide practical cybersecurity direction to organizational leaders and product teams.
  • Execute on strategic technical programs as a senior member of larger project teams.
  • Develop applicable security policies, standards, and interpret regulatory controls.
  • Work independently when necessary and be self-directed when appropriate.
  • Demonstrated customer focus - evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer, builds strong customer relationships, creates processes with customer viewpoint and partners with customers to help shape their future initiatives.
  • Provides leadership, technology guidance and mentors others throughout the domain.

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Technical Expertise:

  • Experience with security architecture design and assessment of technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, AI/ML etc.
  • Hands-on experience with Threat Models.
  • Advanced in one or more programming languages
  • Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle and Model Development Life Cycle
  • Deep familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, OWASP, CIS, STIG, DFAR requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 15 years of professional experience
  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in Cyber Security Architecture or Solutions Architecture

Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Eligibility Requirements

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a STEM major
  • Prior experience as a senior level cybersecurity architect
  • Strong grasp of modern software and cloud architectures
  • Demonstrated experience implementing strategic cybersecurity projects
  • Prior experience evaluating various technologies, including COTS and SaaS offerings
  • Experience developing summary briefings, specifically for diverse senior management
  • Strong, proven analytical & evaluative skills
  • Excellent consulting skills and superior client handling skills
  • Proven oral and written communications abilities
  • Knows the latest evolving technologies via formal training or proactive education
  • Broadly recognized as a subject-matter by colleagues and/or industry

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: No

Client-provided location(s): Livonia, MI, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3786008
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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