Lead Security Specialist 1 - Site Security

# Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced technical professional to lead supplier development and quality assurance for our generator manufacturing operations. In this role, you will guide key suppliers toward rigorous quality standards, oversee industrial excellence, and provide expert judgment on complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges. You will work across functions and regions to influence strategy, solve complex problems, and ensure our supplier base meets high standards for service, quality, and timeliness.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

- Manage the guard force to ensure strict adherence to Department of State/GEV SRCM Security Guard Requirements and site-specific Statement of Work (SOW) standards, conducting formal inspections of performance, uniforms, and training records.
- Enforce daily operations aligned with approved Post-Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tracking alarm response times to maintain continuous compliance.
- Function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Lenel OnGuard access control system and Milestone VMS surveillance platform, ensuring video retention and evidence handling meet federal audit standards.
- Conduct regular Site Security Surveys and Risk Assessments to identify vulnerabilities, develop corrective action plans, and maintain the facility’s Crisis Management Plan.
- Serve as the primary operational leader during site emergencies, coordinating incident response drills, evacuations, and the full "Detect, Respond, and Report" lifecycle.
- Serve as the operational lead for physical controls required under CMMC and NIST 800-171, ensuring restricted area access and secure destruction of CUI-related media.
- Operate a High-Security Key Control Program, implementing stringent controls for the issuance, return, and auditing of keys and locking mechanisms.
- Act as the primary point of contact for government inspectors and internal security teams, maintaining the audit files required for federal compliance.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in physical security, military or law enforcement operations, or site security management.
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience as an administrator or power-user for Lenel OnGuard access control systems and Milestone VMS surveillance platforms.
- Proven experience applying physical security standards within a regulated environment, specifically regarding CMMC, NIST 800-171, or equivalent government information protection protocols.
- Demonstrated experience managing a security guard force, including the enforcement of SOPs, Post-Orders, and performance auditing, alongside U.S. citizenship and the ability to secure/maintain a government clearance.

Desired Qualifications

- Industry-recognized professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or equivalent credentials.
- Direct experience managing security operations in compliance with Department of State (DOS) or Department of Defense (DoD) site-specific security requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Advanced training or significant experience in managing site-wide emergency response, crisis mitigation, and incident investigation.

The base pay range for this position is  $87,800-146,200 USD Annual.   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 a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some

cases their 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.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $87,800.00 and $146,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 05, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.