Cybersecurity Team Lead

GM Financial

Arlington (TX)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition assistance

GM employee auto discount

Generous leave for new parents

Nine company holidays

Job summary

GM Financial is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader to guide engineering teams and safeguard our information systems. This role emphasizes network security, threat monitoring, and security analytics to protect data, manage risks, and enable bold technology adoption.

You will partner with executive leadership to align security with business goals, while promoting innovation and resilience across the environment.

Qualifications

5-7 years in large and complex business environments with senior management exposure
Experience securing cloud deployments on major platforms (Azure, AWS, Google) preferred
Experience with IaC and immutable infrastructure preferred
Experience securing container deployments (Kubernetes) and DevOps environments preferred
Strong understanding of IT security processes, controls, and networking concepts

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives
Guide engineering teams to ensure effectiveness of security frameworks and technologies
Apply advanced knowledge of network security, threat monitoring, and security analytics to protect systems and data
Support risk management and alignment of security with business objectives
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and vendors on security upgrades

Skills

Leadership

Threat Monitoring

Network Security

Security Analytics

IT Security

Cloud Security

ITSM

Project Management

Technical Writing

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

UML Design Tools

Job description

Why GM Financial 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.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

About the role:

This role provides technical leadership for cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives, guiding engineering teams while ensuring the effectiveness of security frameworks, processes, and technologies. The position leverages advanced expertise in network security, threat monitoring, operating systems, and security analytics to protect systems, manage risks, and support organizational security objectives.

In This Role You Will

Knowledge of Leadership and Management of a technical team of professional engineers
Knowledge of quality and management frameworks
Strong presentation expertise, and the ability to coordinate and conduct meetings
Familiarity with vendors, project expenses and purchasing requisitions
Strong network security knowledge including endpoint monitoring, web content filtering, intrusion detection and wireless security
Technical understanding and experience in information security as it relates to server security, client security, user security, network communications and data storage
Practical experience with database security, anti-malware, log retention, security intrusions, data loss and regulatory requirements
Advanced knowledge of operating system and hardware technology
Advanced knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and HTTP/S
Advanced knowledge of packet capture methods and analysis of network flows
Advanced knowledge of the OSI model and security that is associated with each layer
Advanced knowledge of security analytics techniques and practices

Qualifications

What makes You an ideal candidate?

Knowledge And Skills

Local and wide area networking concepts, principles and protocols
Advanced knowledge in Infrastructure design and management
Working knowledge of management processes such as personnel administration, planning and budgeting
Strong working knowledge of Intel platforms, iSeries and pSeries servers
Advanced understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices and processes
Experience with UML Design Tools
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model and imp subnetting
High-level understanding of technology infrastructure, security concepts and platforms
Demonstrated success in project management
Advanced knowledge of IBM pSeries hardware, operating systems and TSM backup infrastructure
Advanced knowledge of the OSI model and security that is associated with each layer
Understanding of routing and switching protocols as they relate to load balancing
Strong understanding of application layer protocols including HTTP, SSH, SSL, and DNS
Knowledge and stay abreast on the latest security and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities
Knowledge of IT security processes and controls as well as IT infrastructure and networking technical knowledge
Knowledge of Linux operating systems and microservice architecture
Possess strong understanding of cloud technologies and concepts
Familiarity with Terraform is a plus
Background in scripting and automation in widely used languages such as Python, Go, Ruby, etc.
Advanced knowledge of Network and VLAN segmentation
Ability to think strategically and make collaborative decisions
Ability to apply structured analysis methods to various types of data to establish trends, determine variability and business impact
Communicates quickly, clearly, concisely, appropriately and intelligently
Foster open communication, speaks with impact, listens to others and writes effectively
Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors on upgrades and acquisitionsEffective planning, time management, negotiation and delegation skills
Expert-level IT security processes and controls knowledge as well as IT infrastructure and networking technical knowledge
Ability to approach problems with an open-mind and create new and innovative ideas and methods
Advanced technical writing
Advanced information security standards/frameworks (i.e., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to approach problems with an open-mind, use existing information and resources
Creative, Innovative, problem-solving and maximizing your potential to solve problems and improve methods
Detail oriented
Think positively when faced with obstacles, build on others ideas, think logically and intuitively

Additional Knowledge And Skills

Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection

Work Experience & Education

5-7 years of experience in large and complex business environments with a successful track record working directly with senior level management with at least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following domains: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Network Engineering or Operations, Information Technology, Application Development, Access Control, Security Governance, Risk Management, Software Development Security, Cryptography, Security Architecture and Design, Operational Security, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Legal Regulations, Investigations and Compliance, Physical (Environmental) Security, IT or Security Audit, IT or Security Compliance preferred
2-3 years of experience securing cloud deployments on common platforms like Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform preferred
Experience with deploying environments by defining infrastructure as code (IaC) preferredExperience with declarative IaC approaches and immutable infrastructure preferred
Experience with securing container deployments, Kubernetes, managed Kubernetes PaaS services, Agile environments and DevOps environments preferred
Experience with managing infrastructure through CI/CD pipelines preferred
Experience in documentation tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office products preferred
Experience with alternate management methods using SSH, serial connections and the command-line interface TMSH preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience strongly 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

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