Life at GE : Careers : GE
The ability to work with cutting-edge technology and to be part of implementing IT security solutions across all of GE. I've worked in the information security and compliance field for most of my career, and GE offers a unique opportunity to work on an unprecedented scale - with global stakeholders, across a wide range of industries.
It sounds cliched, but the caliber of people here is the best part of working at GE - I have already met so many talented individuals. My leadership team empowers me to make key decisions independently, while also providing guidance and the structure needed to perform to the best of my abilities. Additionally, at GE I have found a very open and helpful group of peers who willingly share their knowledge. Finally, the overall corporate dedication to information technology is obvious; it is exciting to be part of an area so important to GE-wide objectives.
My prior work experience focused on information technology risk and compliance consulting. I typically worked with a multitude of clients across various industries, and learned to quickly grasp the intricacies of a company. Working at GE is similar to providing consulting services for many clients simultaneously, with a larger-than-average scope due to the sheer size of the GE businesses.
Our managed antivirus project spans all of GE, covering more than 360,000 end-user devices currently. And this number is constantly growing due to acquisitions and expansion. With such a wide range of internal customers, it is always a challenge to match our solutions with the wide range of stakeholder security and compliance requirements. It is also incredibly rewarding.
The ability to stay focused on business requirements when implementing, designing or evaluating IT solutions. I, like many others in IT, love technology! It is easy to get caught up in the newest exciting product or "hot" technological offerings. However, the latest and greatest piece of technology may not be a fit for GE. I constantly work to ensure that we are not proposing technical solutions for problems that do not exist.
Start building your network on day one. There is a wealth of knowledge across GE, and being able to tap into this intellectual capital is a key advantage. GE provides a wide array of networking opportunities - internal cross-functional meetings, conference calls, and other team events - to meet colleagues from other GE businesses.
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