Job Description Summary The Director - Cyber Security is responsible for leading and overseeing a team with multiple objectives, including security architecture review process, control assessments with process metrics, and Operational Technology Security program oversight. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, people development, and a passion for driving excellence in cyber security practices through formal processes. The team works on highly complex projects that require in-depth knowledge within multiple technical domains. This role will be a strategic people leader with a talent for driving forward-looking plans and advocating for their acceptance within the business.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
You are a seasoned Cyber Security Leader with a passion for leading world class technical security teams to ensure business systems are deployed in secure and compliant manners through highly process optimized engagement and delivery mechanisms. In this role you will mature your team’s capabilities to meet the needs of the business. As Director – Cyber Security, you will apply your knowledge of lean process management, IT and Operational Technology security architecture, industry standards, and technical security best practices to help business partners and application/infrastructure owners deliver secure products.
In This Role, You Will
- Be a strategic leader developing cybersecurity strategies aligned with the organization's business objectives then advocating for and gaining support from key stakeholders across the business so that cybersecurity is integrated as a business enabler rather than a barrier
- Mature and develop a business wide security engagement and assessment program that is aligned closely with internal stakeholders to define the scope, objectives, and timelines for assessments resulting in actionable recommendations that drive meaningful change
- Manage a team of high-performing cyber security professionals with a focus entrenching a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement as well as setting clear expectations to encouraging professional growth
- Champion compliance with cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks through formal security engagement and assessment programs driven through lean processes and reporting
- Lad the Operational Technology (OT) engagement team to continue implementing an OT security engagement program that anticipates and mitigates emerging threats as well as up
- Manage strategic business partnerships and relationships through Technical, Financial, Contractual and Relationship management
- Plan and manage budgets related to scope of team
- Communicate effectively both within immediate team and GE leadership. Ensure team receives consistent messages and has clear understanding of business direction, strategy and results
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with demonstrated and significant experience in team leadership and direct employee/manager relationships, process development with lean methodologies, and deep technical expertise in relevant security domains.
Desired Characteristics / Technical Expertise
- Ability to consult customer on alignment of outcomes and desired technical solutions at an enterprise level
- Ability to Analyze, design, and develop a solution roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state of the business.
- Working knowledge of configuration choices and related cost implications; Experience with complex solution configurations.
- Experience sustaining operational stability through various life cycle phases (planning, implementation, steady state, de-commissioning); Ability to provision and budget via capital and operating.
- Able to lead early-stage stakeholder interactions; Guide stakeholders as they develop confidence and comfort with approaches and integrate with their legacy tech investments.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, IEC 62443).
- Experience with formal security assessment tools and methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) are a plus.
Business Acumen
- Adept at navigating the organizational matrix; understanding people's roles, can foresee obstacles, identify workarounds, leverage resources and rally teammates.
- Able to articulate the value of what is most important to the business/stakeholder to achieve outcomes
- Able to produce functional area information in sufficient detail for cross-functional teams to utilize, using presentation and storytelling concepts.
Leadership
- A track record of strategic leadership in cybersecurity roles, with a focus on people leadership and strategic influence
- Ability to foresee obstacles then proactively identify workarounds, leverage resources and rally the team.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and/or lead blended teams, including 3rd party partners and customer personnel.
- Demonstrated Change Management /Acceleration capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, including creativity and curiosity with ability to effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels
- Proven analytical and problem resolution skills
- Ability to influence and build consensus with other Information Technology (IT) teams and business leadership
About Us
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.
Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Job Description Summary Drives initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiative coordination. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
Job Description
Roles And Responsibilities
- Maintenance and update of Engine Test Software, to ensure accurate reflection of Engine Test Manuals.
- Regular backup of Engine Test Software to ensure there is contingency to recover from major system failure.
- Monitor trend analysis through the use of the “Test Cell Analysis Reports (TCA)” automatically generated reports, in conjunction with “Propulsion Engineering” and dissemination of key information to affected Engine Shop Operations departments, proposing and implementing corrective action where applicable.
- Test Efficiency Focal – analyse and monitor test efficiency performance and generate Problem solving reports and action plan for continue improvement.
- Regular contact and liaison with Software OEM to ensure Product reliability and serviceability.
- Carry out Troubleshooting of Engine Test Software by carrying out Engine Performance data verification to ensure correct operation of Engine Test Software.
- Maintenance and updating of Engine Performance Database.
- OEM Manual Revisions vetting to ensure compliance of Engine Test Software with Manuals.
- Assist with customer audits – ensuring all test software is compliant and aligned with ESM.
- RCCA – correlate pareto date from trend monitoring and solve systemic issues.
- Ability to Lead and Facilitate problem solving to improve performance and eliminate Waste and Non value activity.
- Assist with production needs when required.
Required Qualifications
- This role requires advanced experience in Engineering/Software & Operations. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
- Non-contributory Pension
- Performance related bonus
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell
Equal Opportunities
GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@ge.com
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Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
