Job Description Summary The Security Specialist is responsible for administering and sustaining key management and access control processes to support site security, locksmith duties, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role oversees key issuance and return records, access authorization workflows, automated key dispensing systems, audits, policy administration, training, locksmith responsibilities and standard work documentation. The Security Specialist will implement LEAN principles to safeguard personnel and assets while collaborating across functions and supervising team members responsible for key and core development. The position also partners across security, EHS, facilities, DT, and site stakeholders to ensure key management practices align with company and regulatory requirements. Job Description Responsibilities: Access Management: Administer the GE Aerospace Research key systems, including developing and editing policies for granting, revoking, auditing, and modifying key access. Maintain and track accurate records of all key-locked locations, key issuances, key returns, and access records. Develop processes to ensure site keyholders are informed and compliant with rules associated with key possession. Manage the One Research Circle Key Request Workflow authorization process. Align key software databases with site access restrictions, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory mandates. Provide work directions to site locksmith related to security levels, installation, priority and inventory. System Monitoring and Maintenance: Continuously evaluate, update, and review databases for the One Research Circle Key Request Workflow, key management program, and Traka key security system, making adjustments as needed. Apply lean methodologies to optimize key distribution and collection processes. Create and maintain standard work documentation for key management processes to ensure consistency and adherence. Policy Compliance: Validate adherence to GE Aerospace Research and GE Aerospace security policies and procedures. Conduct scheduled and randomized audits of keyholders, key inventories, key cabinets, key hardware, and key software to ensure compliance. Assist in developing, editing, and implementing key access policies for consistent and compliant application of key programs. Develop and deliver training sessions for employees on key access control protocols. Ensure all processes meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align key management processes with organizational goals. Work closely with GE Aerospace Research Security Management, area owners, locksmiths, electronic access control specialists, DT, and facilities teams to address key access-related needs. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to resolve access-related issues. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience 1. Equivalent experience may include work in security, crisis management, military, or law enforcement fields Strong industrial security technical skills, including familiarity with access control software and hardware Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to have the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. Desired Characteristics: Experience applying Lean principles in operational or security environments Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and confidentiality. Data management, analysis, and auditing experience. Proficiency in Traka Key System Management and key management tools. Experience in law enforcement and emergency response The base pay range for this position is $83,000 - $138,000 USD USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on December 30th, 2026. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. #LI-MH1 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

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