Intern - Cybersecurity

GM Financial; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 weeks internship

Networking opportunities

Career development

Legacy of GMF culture

Job summary

GM Financial invites students to join a Cybersecurity internship program designed to tackle complex business problems and gain exposure to industry initiatives. This position emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and the application of AI-enabled tools in daily workflows.

interns will participate in 11 weeks (May 26–August 6, 2027), with networking opportunities, independent and team projects, and potential pathways to full-time roles while operating in a flexible hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related areas with at least one semester remaining
• Must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA overall
• Junior or senior classification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with cybersecurity initiatives protecting confidentiality, availability, and integrity of data
• Support Information Security and Cybersecurity frameworks
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical leadership
• Work independently or in a team and prioritize tasks

Skills

Information Security

Cybersecurity frameworks

IT infrastructure

MS Office

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

Job Description

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, 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.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

This position will be posted until filled.

Responsibilities

About this role:

Are you excited about innovation, entrepreneurship and solving complex business problems? Then we are looking for you!

Are you interested in working in the Cybersecurity field? Are you tech savvy and have an eye for detail? Do cybersecurity initiatives aimed at protecting the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of customer and employee data interest you? Then we are looking for you! We are looking for students who are ready to take on stimulating projects and gain exposure to a variety of industry initiatives.

• Basic knowledge of Information Security and Cybersecurity frameworks, concepts, and methodologies
• Basic knowledge of Information Technology systems, infrastructure, and operations
• Proficiency with MS-Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and VisioStrong written and verbal communication skills required, this incumbent will be required to give presentations and communicate with business leaders
• Ability to clearly explain and articulate technical concepts using non-technical language
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and conceptual skills required
• Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work independently or in a team setting
• The ability to work collaboratively and build consensus is essential
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgmentAbility to manage business and technical relationships with internal and external clients

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required. This incumbent will be required to give presentations and communicate with business leaders.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills required.
• Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team setting.
• Previous internships considered a plus.

Additional Knowledge And Skills

Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:

• 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 And Education

• Must be a current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related areas with at least one semester remaining upon start of the internship
• Must possess a minimum of a 3.0 (out of a 4 point scale) overall GPA required
• Junior or senior classification preferred

Our program offers

• 11 weeks of work experience (May 26- August 6, 2027)
• Executive and peer networking opportunities
• Independent and team project experiences
• Philanthropic activities
• Career development
• Opportunity to apply for full-time career positions

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

Work Life Balance

Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office

GM FINANCIAL DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM FINANCIAL AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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