Cybersecurity Architect

GM Financial; Irving (IA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition assistance

GM employee auto discount

Training and development

Job summary

GM Financial is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive cybersecurity program that protects GMF information, applications and infrastructure from threats. You will collaborate with IT, architecture, and governance to enforce secure designs and prepare cost estimates.

The role requires hands-on security knowledge across IAM, threat management, cloud architecture, and DevOps security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Management or related field.
• CISSP or CISM certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience securing cloud deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive Cybersecurity program for GMF to protect information, applications and infrastructure.
• Evaluate business strategies to determine security requirements and perform risk assessments.
• Provide input to security solutions and drive changes in security policies in line with regulatory practices.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Developers on application security configurations and firewall rules.
• Lead cybersecurity control assessments for systems storing customer or sensitive information.
• Mentor team members and nurture security awareness across the organization.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Cloud architecture

Identity and access management

Threat and vulnerability management

Incident response

Security strategy

Scripting

Python

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field

High School Diploma

CISSP/CISM certification or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Why GMF Cybersecurity?

Innovation isn’t just a talking point at GM Financial, it’s how we operate. By joining our team, you’ll work in a mission-focused environment with specialized teams, including Engineering, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Firewall, Governance, Risk, Architecture and Offensive Security. These teams collaborate to identify, manage and respond to threats, all while driving innovation across the environment.

Cybersecurity is central to our strategic vision, so you’ll benefit from exceptional leadership visibility, with direct reporting lines to the CEO. This structure ensures your work is recognized and supported at the highest levels, while also enabling bold innovation and the adoption of cutting‑edge technologies.

Shape the future of Cybersecurity at GM Financial, with the freedom to explore, the tools to build and the support to thrive.

This position will be posted until filled.

About the Role

The Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive Cybersecurity program for General Motors Financial (GMF) to assure that information created, acquired, or maintained by GMF is used in accordance with its intended purpose and to protect GMF information, applications, and infrastructure from all threats. Additionally, the program will comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements for information protection, privacy, and cybersecurity.

In this role you will:

• Work with IT departments, IT Architects, data custodians, and governance groups to develop and update GMF Cybersecurity controls, requirements, processes, procedures for secure infrastructure and application architecture


• Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security, vulnerability analyses, and risk assessments; reviewing architectures and designs; identifying integration issues; and preparing cost estimates


• Provide function and business requirements for security solutions, initiatives, and identified areas to improve GMF’s security posture


• Recommend and implement changes in security policies and practices in accordance with changes in regulatory or financial services industry cybersecurity practices


• Provide input to Engineers and Developers for additional configuration of application firewalls via IT project management and change management


• Manage the efforts to conduct Cybersecurity control assessments for systems which store customer or sensitive information whether hosted internally or cloud based


• Assess and communicate security risks associated with development practices in place at GMF


• Advise and drive the security maturity in all areas


• Assist Cybersecurity Management in creating, reviewing, and updating the Cybersecurity Strategy on a periodic basis


• Plan security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; adhering to industry standards


• Monitor adherence to standards in architecture, application design, development, and testing frameworks


• Partner with infrastructure, application, and other stakeholders to ensure deployed solutions minimize security and privacy risks


• Act as a mentor providing guidance to all team members on security issues


• Collaborate on the development and delivery of an education and training program on Cybersecurity and privacy for employees, contractors, and other authorized users


• Initiate, facilitate, and promote activities to create information security awareness within the organization

What makes You an ideal candidate?

• Must have knowledge and stay current on the latest Cybersecurity legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts, and vulnerabilities


• In‑depth, hands‑on understanding in application architecture and technology including web applications, mobile technology, and identity and access management


• Familiarity with Cybersecurity hacking tools and techniques preferred


• Strong knowledge of software security, development, and deployment methodologies in web and mobile applications


• Possesses knowledge in various information security areas, such as: Identity and Access Management, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Information Risk and Governance, IT architecture, Cloud Architecture, Monitoring, Incident Response, and Security Strategy


• Applied knowledge in Cloud Cybersecurity areasMobile technology


• Strong analytical skills


• Excellent verbal communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines required


• Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus is essential


• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment pertaining to operating procedures and projects


• Ability to manage business and technical relationships with internal and external clients


• Possess strong understanding of cloud technologies and concepts


• Strong understanding of and experience with deploying environments using infrastructure and security as code, various operating systems, and microservice architecture


• Proficiency in scripting and automation in widely used languages such as Python, Go, Ruby, etc.

AI Skills Preferred:

• Experience with AI assisted software development or automation


• Knowledge of prompting techniques to improve output quality


• Awareness of emerging GenAI capabilities and limitations

Work Experience & Education

• 7-10 years of experience in Information Technology or Cybersecurity as an Architect or Engineer with Security knowledge and skill preferred


• 2-4 years of experience securing cloud deployments on common platforms like Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud Platform preferred


• Experience with securing container deployments, Kubernetes, managed Kubernetes PaaS services, Agile environments, and DevOps environments preferred


• Experience with the financial industry and regulations required


• Experience with firewalls, IDS, log management and troubleshoot network devices required


• Experience with managing infrastructure through CI/CD pipelines required


• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Management in related field or equivalent work experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in one or more Cybersecurity disciplines (CISSP or CISM) or equivalent experience required


• Certifications in Cloud Cybersecurity (e.g., CCSP, CCSK, or cloud provider specific) preferred

What We Offer:

Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture:

Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation:

Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance:

Flexible hybrid work environment, 4-days a week in office.

NOTE:We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position

This position is not open to agency submissions