Sr Cybersecurity Analyst - Risk - GM Financial

Opportunity to work in a hybrid model: Potential to work 4 days onsite and 1 day remote

Why GMF Cybersecurity?

Our Cybersecurity team is tasked with the security engineering, regulatory response, third party risk, and incident response capabilities necessary to secure GM Financial, the captive auto finance subsidiary of General Motors. Reporting directly to the CEO, our Cybersecurity team enjoys unprecedented support to deliver the highest level of security capabilities using cutting edge technologies and automating mundane tasks, allowing our teams to focus on interesting and rewarding security work.  As a part of GM, you’ll have the opportunity to work on Cybersecurity projects across financial services, automotive, manufacturing, high-tech, and military industries.  We are looking for team players who want the freedom to innovate leading edge capabilities to join our growing Cybersecurity team.

About the role:

The Sr Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for executing a portion of the GM Financial (GMF) Cybersecurity Program designed to advise the organization on its management of cybersecurity risk by organizing information, enabling risk management decisions and addressing threats to ensure the security of company systems and information assets. The Sr Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for contributing to the success of comprehensive security initiatives, work with internal and external groups to ensure the program is operating effectively and efficiently and develop strong partnerships with business partners across the enterprise to ensure company information assets are protected at the appropriate level.

Job Duties: 

• Demonstrated proficiency developing and updating cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures referencing NIST 800-53 controls and the NIST Cyber Security Framework, including implementing revisions in accordance with updates in relevant regulatory or industry cybersecurity practices
• Experience with audit management and tracking of remediation items and/or findings to completion
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate with business partners to manage cybersecurity needs
• Experience with development of security requirements to protect the company from external and internal threats
• Experience with documentation and reporting of policy or procedure discrepancies and/or change requests
• Ability to initiate, facilitate and promote cybersecurity within the organization and monitor adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards and controls

What Makes you a dream candidate? 

• Local and wide area networking concepts, principles and protocols
• Advanced knowledge in Infrastructure design and management
• Advanced understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices and processes
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model and IP subnetting
• High level understanding of technology infrastructure, security concepts and platforms
• Demonstrated success in project management and leading collaborative programs
• Advanced knowledge of the OSI model and security that is associated with each layer
• 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
• 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
• Foster open communication, speaks with impact, listens to others, and writes effectively
• Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors on upgrades and acquisitions
• Effective planning, time management, negotiation and delegation skills
• Expert level IT security processes and controls knowledge as well as IT infrastructure and networking technical knowledge
• Ensure effective communication and partnership with all departments at GMF and serve as a liaison of Cybersecurity and first point of contact for cybersecurity concerns
• Represent the Global Cybersecurity organization on projects as needed
• Engage with business partners to translate high-level business requirements into enterprise security initiatives and programs to achieve the GMF’s mission, goals and objectives
• Ability to approach problems with an open-mind and create new and innovative ideas and methods
• Experience with technical writing
• Advanced information security standards/frameworks (ie, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) skills
• Creative, Innovative, problem-solving and maximizing your potential to solve problems and improve methods
• Think positively when faced with obstacles, build on others ideas, think logically and intuitively
• Detail oriented
• Understanding of cloud technologies and concepts
• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile development processes

Experience & Education:

• 3-5 years of experience in large and complex business environments with a successful track record working directly with senior level management required
• 5+ years experience preferred in Banking or Financial Services, with a focus on Cybersecurity Risk Management
• At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following domains: Access Control, Telecom and Network Security, Cybersecurity Governance and 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 required
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience strongly preferred
• information Security Certifications 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

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