Staff Security Software Engineer

General Motors Company; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 160,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a seasoned Security Software Engineer to join our IAM team to design, architect, and advance our security software suite. You will contribute to developing IAM technologies and to securing our SaaS services across cloud environments.

You will partner with infrastructure and application teams, perform threat modeling, conduct code reviews, and support incident response while staying current with evolving threats. This remote role is based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 9+ years of IAM administration, configuration, and support experience with EntraID, SailPoint or similar products.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Go, Java, C++).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Experience collaborating with security/audit teams; Agile environment experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security-focused software solutions, tools, and automation frameworks.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security into system architecture.
• Conduct code reviews and threat modeling to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Build and maintain systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting on security events.
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices that support security operations.
• Participate in incident response and forensic investigations as needed.
• Stay current with emerging threats and security technologies.

Skills

Programming languages

Cloud platforms

CI/CD security

Security concepts

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

EntraID

SailPoint

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description The Role

We're looking for a seasoned Security Software Engineer to join our IAM team (Identity Access Management) to help develop, architect and advance our suite of applications and services. You will contribute primarily to developing novel IAM technology for GM while also advancing and optimizing our SaaS services. Serve as an internal subject matter expert on architecture, implementation, management, and industry best practices for identity strategy.

What You'll Do

Design and develop security-focused software solutions, tools, and automation frameworks Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security into system architecture Conduct code reviews and threat modeling to identify and remediate vulnerabilities Build and maintain systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting on security events Develop and maintain APIs and microservices that support security operations Participate in incident response and forensic investigations as needed Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience). 9+ years of experience in the administration, configuration, and support of IAM products including: EntraID, SailPoint or other similar products. Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C++). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices. Experience working with security and audit teams Ability to self-manage time and maintain an excellent work ethic in an Agile environment Able to convey identity requirements and concepts across different levels of users Strong verbal and written communication skills

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Exposure to contractor heavy and partner collaboration driving identity systems Project experience modeling and deploying external identity architectures Experience working with Databricks, Microsoft, or Google products Experience with CASB security integrations Experience with front-end application development

Compensation

• The salary range for this role is $160,200-$246,300.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Immigration and Relocation

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM 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). This role is categorized as remote. This means the selected candidate may be based anywhere in the country of work and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

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