Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager to lead strategy, architecture, and cross functional delivery for data centric and endpoint security across our Microsoft 365 multi-tenant environment and broader cloud/on prem footprint. This combines program leadership with deep security architecture expertise to drive Zero Trust alignment, modernize identity and device posture controls, and embed data protection by design. You will partner closely with Endpoint Security, Security Architecture, Cyber Threat & Response, and CIO teams to standardize controls, reduce risk, and improve resilience.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

Strategy & Architecture

• Define the multi‑tenant Microsoft 365 security roadmap and standards, including Defender, Intune/Microsoft Endpoint Manager, SCCM, Purview, and Identity/Conditional Access.
• Lead Zero Trust alignment for identity, device, and data, including device posture assessment, CA policies, risk‑based access, and least‑privilege models.
• Design endpoint security reference architectures and patterns for EDR/XDR modernization (Defender for Endpoint/XDR), telemetry, and response integration.
• Establish security architecture guardrails and reusable patterns for SaaS, Private Cloud, and On‑Prem environments; advise on SSPM (SaaS Security Posture Management) practices.

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Build and run the program operating model (KPI/KRI, roadmaps, intake/backlog, governance), ensuring on‑time delivery across multiple tenants and business units.
• Lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives with clear scope, milestones, funding/budget alignment, and dependency management.
• Drive risk remediation campaigns at scale with Endpoint, Identity, Data Protection, and Cloud Platform teams; ensure policy adoption and operational handoffs.

Technical SME Guidance & Engineering Oversight

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership for high‑impact efforts (POCs, control design, tuning, pilot deployments); coach engineering teams on best practices.
• Define policy and configuration guidance for Intune, SCCM, and Defender; oversee change management and production rollout standards.
• Guide automation/orchestration using PowerShell, Intune scripting, Defender workflows, and Sentinel (KQL, analytics, playbooks) to improve signal quality and response.

Threat & Response Integration

• Build processes and logical interfaces with Cyber Threat & Response teams to strengthen detection/prevention across endpoints, identity, and data controls.
• Support cyber investigations and enterprise initiatives by ensuring telemetry completeness, control efficacy, and rapid containment pathways.

Metrics, Reporting & Governance

• Define risk‑based metrics (e.g., device posture compliance, CA policy coverage, EDR/XDR signal quality, and executive reporting.
• Benchmark GE Aerospace capabilities against internal and industry standards; drive continuous improvement via NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-171, CIS Controls, and internal policies.
• Partner with Aerospace CIO teams to align operating models, integrate with ServiceNow/workflows, and sustain operational stability across lifecycle phases.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of professional experience; OR associate’s degree with 8+ years; OR High School Diploma with 10+ years.
• 5+ years in Program Management or IT.
• 3+ years in Cyber Architecture, endpoint management, and/or incident response.
• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Required Technical Experience

• Deep experience with Microsoft 365 security in multi‑tenant environments: Defender for Endpoint/XDR, Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune, SCCM, Azure AD/Entra ID, Conditional Access..
• Hands‑on leadership in device posture assessment, EDR/XDR tuning, policy baselining, and telemetry integration for Threat/Response operations.
• Strong grasp of Zero Trust principles across identity, device, network, and data; ability to translate them into practical enterprise controls and operating standards.
• Automation/orchestration proficiency (e.g., PowerShell, Intune scripting, Defender workflows; familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel analytics/playbooks/KQL).
• Experience leading risk remediation at scale, with measurable improvements in control coverage, detection quality, and response efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Architecture/governance experience across SaaS, Private Cloud, and On‑Prem; familiarity with SSPM (SaaS Security Posture Management) concepts.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and controls (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST SP 800‑171, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27001) and regulated environments (e.g., aerospace/defense, ITAR).
• Prior experience in large, federated enterprises and complex tenant programs.
• Exposure to SIEM/SOAR (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel/Spunk) and enterprise workflow platforms (e.g., ServiceNow).

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Operates effectively in a large matrixed organization; builds consensus and influences senior stakeholders.
• Strong communicator—able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, outcome‑focused narratives for executives and engineers alike.
• Resourceful and resilient; anticipates obstacles, identifies pragmatic workarounds, and rallies cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical and disciplined problem solver; applies critical thinking to drive high‑value decisions with data.
• Energetic, self‑motivated, and comfortable working with minimal supervision while maintaining high accountability for outcomes.

Note:

The base pay range for this position is $131,000 to $189,000 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 April 20th, 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.

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This Job Description is intended to provide a high-level guide to the role. However, it is not intended to amend or otherwise restrict/expand the duties required from each individual employee as set out in their respective employment contract and/or as otherwise agreed between an employee and their manager.

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

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