Intern - Cybersecurity

GM Financial; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Project experience

Potential for full-time position

Philanthropic activities

Job summary

GM Financial, the captive auto-finance arm of General Motors, invites interested cybersecurity students to join a 11-week internship in the Irving, TX area with a flexible hybrid work setup. You will tackle meaningful projects, learn through exposure to industry initiatives, and interact with business leaders.

You will develop skills in data protection, AI-informed workflows, and cross-functional teamwork, while gaining real-world experience and networking opportunities that may lead to

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.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA required.
• Junior or senior classification preferred.
• GM Financial does not provide sponsorship for a work visa status for this position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in stimulating cybersecurity projects and gain exposure to a variety of industry initiatives.
• Present findings to business leaders and communicate effectively.
• Assist in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy and bias and help integrate AI into workflows.
• Collaborate on independent and team projects to deliver results.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel/PowerPoint/Visio

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork/independence

Internship experience

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

GPA 3.0+

Junior or senior

Tools

AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot)

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

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.

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

Responsibilities

About the role:

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.

Qualifications

What makes You an ideal candidate?

• 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

• 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

Education & Work Experience

• 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


• GM Financial does not provide sponsorship for a work visa status for this position.

Our program offers

• 11 weeks of work experience (May 26, 2027-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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