Cybersecurity Architect Contractor

Cybersecurity Architect
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.
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.
The Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive Cybersecurity program for General Motors Financial (GMF) to assure that information created, acquired, or maintained by GMF is used in accordance with its intended purpose and to protect GMF information, applications, and infrastructure from all threats. Additionally, the program will comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements for information protection, privacy, and cybersecurity.
Work with IT departments, IT Architects, data custodians, and governance groups to develop and update GMF Cybersecurity controls, requirements, processes, procedures for secure infrastructure and application architecture
conducting system security, vulnerability analyses, and risk assessments; reviewing architectures and designs; Recommend and implement changes in security policies and practices in accordance with changes in regulatory or financial services industry cybersecurity practices
Provide input to Engineers and Developers for additional configuration of application firewalls via IT project management and change management
Manage the efforts to conduct Cybersecurity control assessments for systems which store customer or sensitive information whether hosted internally or cloud based
Assess and communicate security risks associated with development practices in place at GMF
Assist Cybersecurity Management in creating, reviewing, and updating the Cybersecurity Strategy on a periodic basis
Plan security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; Monitor adherence to standards in architecture, application design, development, and testing frameworks
Partner with infrastructure, application, and other stakeholders to ensure deployed solutions minimize security and privacy risks
Collaborate on the development and delivery of an education and training program on Cybersecurity and privacy for employees, contractors, and other authorized users
Must have knowledge and stay current on the latest Cybersecurity legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts, and vulnerabilities
In-depth, hands-on understanding in application architecture and technology including web applications, mobile technology, and identity and access management
Familiarity with Cybersecurity hacking tools and techniques preferred
Strong knowledge of software security, development, and deployment methodologies in web and mobile applications
Possesses knowledge in various information security areas, such as: Identity and Access Management, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Information Risk and Governance, IT architecture, Cloud Architecture, Monitoring, Incident Response, and Security Strategy
Applied knowledge in Cloud Cybersecurity areasMobile technology
Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment pertaining to operating procedures and projects
Possess strong understanding of cloud technologies and concepts
Strong understanding of and experience with deploying environments using infrastructure and security as code, various operating systems, and microservice architecture
Proficiency in scripting and automation in widely used languages such as Python, Go, Ruby, etc.
Experience with AI assisted software development or automation
Knowledge of prompting techniques to improve output quality
Work Experience & Education:

• 7-10 years of experience in Information Technology or Cybersecurity as an Architect or Engineer with Security knowledge and skill preferred
• 2-4 years of experience securing cloud deployments on common platforms like Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud Platform preferred
• Experience with securing container deployments, Kubernetes, managed Kubernetes PaaS services, Agile environments, and DevOps environments preferred
• Experience with the financial industry and regulations required
• Experience with firewalls, IDS, log management and troubleshoot network devices required
• Experience with managing infrastructure through CI/CD pipelines required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Management in related field or equivalent work experience required

Certification in one or more Cybersecurity disciplines (CISSP or CISM) or equivalent experience required
Certifications in Cloud Cybersecurity (e.g., CCSP, CCSK, or cloud provider specific) preferred
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 team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.
Flexible hybrid work environment, 4-days a week in office.
NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position
Job Schedule Full time
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