Cybersecurity Architect

JobCubby; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Bonding leave for new parents

Tuition assistance

Training

GM employee auto discount

Community service pay

Nine company holidays

Job summary

GM Financial in Irving, Texas seeks a Cybersecurity Architect to design and deliver a comprehensive cybersecurity program protecting GMF information, applications, and infrastructure. You will work with IT teams to implement security controls, perform risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance across all systems.

The role drives security maturity, cloud strategy, and incident response, partnering with Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and Governance teams to align security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and professional cybersecurity certifications.
• 7-10 years of IT or cybersecurity experience; cloud security and financial regs preferred.
• Experience with cloud deployments (Azure/AWS/GCP), containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive GMF cybersecurity program.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and conduct risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for information protection.
• Mentor team members and lead security architecture initiatives.

Skills

Cloud security

Application architecture

Regulatory compliance

Python

Go

Ruby

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Threat intelligence

Cybersecurity incidents

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP or CISM

Tools

Firewalls

IDS

SIEM

PKI

Job description

to apply - email only, no card. You can also save this posting or score it againstyour profile with AI.## About the roleThe Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive cybersecurity program to protect GMF information, applications, and infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with IT teams to implement security controls, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Cybersecurity architectureCloud securityRisk assessmentVulnerability managementIdentity and access managementPythonGoRubyKubernetesCI/CD pipelinesNetwork securityApplication securityIncident responseThreat intelligenceRegulatory complianceAutomation## RequirementsCandidates must have 7-10 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity, with specific expertise in cloud security, application architecture, and financial industry regulations. A bachelor's degree in a related field and professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM are required.## Benefits401k matchingBonding leave for new parentsTuition assistanceTrainingGM employee auto discountCommunity service payNine company holidays## Full descriptionInnovation 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.ResponsibilitiesAbout the RoleThe 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 organizationQualifications* 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 limitationsWork 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 requiredLicenses and Certifications* Certification in one or more Cybersecurity disciplines (CISSP or CISM) or equivalent experience required* Certifications in Cloud Cybersecurity (e.g., CCSP, CCSK,