Security Specialist - Key Management - GE Aerospace Research at GE Aerospace in Niskayuna

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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 m