Job Description Summary

We are looking for a visionary and strategic Director of Infrastructure Security - Zero Trust to shape and mature our cybersecurity capabilities in support of mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. You will own and evolve our global infrastructure security strategy, driving cohesive architecture, operational excellence, and compliance maturity, particularly aligned with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-171 in support of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards.
Your leadership will unify critical infrastructure security domains, including Zscaler-based Zero Trust networking (ZIA, ZPA, Branch Connector, China Premium Plus across commercial and FedRamp Moderate), firewall lifecycle management, third-party connectivity, and robust cloud security across AWS and Azure environments. You will partner closely with cloud architects and our managed service provider (MSP) to operationalize, scale, and navigate the unique opportunities and complexities inherent in hybrid multi-cloud operations.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic thinker comfortable navigating ambiguity, leading transformational change, and driving clarity from complexity, with the flexibility to dive deep into technical details when necessary.

This role is open to a remote worker in the United States.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Vision & Strategy
  • Define and implement a unified strategy for Zero Trust (Zscaler), firewall operations, third-party connectivity, and comprehensive cloud security, ensuring streamlined and secure infrastructure operations globally, including complex regions such as China.
  • Drive strategy and execution for securing hybrid multi-cloud environments, ensuring robust architecture, identity management, data protection, and compliance across AWS and Azure.

• Operational Excellence & 24/7 Readiness
  • Establish and mature world-class processes and operational standards to deliver seamless, resilient, 24/7 security operations in collaboration with our MSP.
  • Mature and operationalize our MSP partnership, setting clear service-level expectations, performance metrics, and governance models.
  • Collaborate closely with Cloud Architects, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure integrated, consistent, and effective security practices across diverse cloud and on-premises environments.

• High-Performing Team & MSP Partnership
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing team (currently 7 employees across Zscaler, Firewall, Third-party Connectivity, and Cloud Security) capable of scaling with our organizational ambitions.
  • Optimize strategic partnerships with MSPs, driving accountability and ensuring cohesive, integrated service delivery at scale.
  • Provide strategic advisory to executive stakeholders, effectively communicating security risks, opportunities, and progress.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally across diverse business units-while constructively challenging peers, leadership, and self-to push boundaries and deliver transformative outcomes.
• Demonstrated senior-level leadership in Infrastructure Security, Zero Trust implementation, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and network security within highly regulated environments (Aerospace, defense, federal sectors preferred).
• Exceptional strategic capabilities with a proven ability to translate complex visions into practical execution plans, managing ambiguity and delivering impactful outcomes.
• Deep technical expertise in Zero Trust networking frameworks, firewall and network security management, cloud-native security architectures, and third-party access management.
• Experience building and scaling high-performing global teams and driving process excellence through managed service partnerships.
• Demonstrated success implementing Zero Trust architectures, especially leveraging Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, Branch Connector).
• Strong leadership presence, with excellent executive-level communication and relationship-building skills.
• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience, specifically in infrastructure security, cloud security, networking, or related fields.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 8 years of professional experience OR associate's degree with minimum of 11 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 15 years of professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Zero Trust Network Architecture
• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience, specifically in infrastructure security, cloud security, networking, or related fields.

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.

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB2

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes