The posting
Job Description
Why GMF Cybersecurity?
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.
This position will be posted until filled.
Responsibilities
About the role
The Cybersecurity Analyst is a member of the Cybersecurity Tiger Team responsible for executing high-priority cybersecurity efforts, remediation activities, and strategic initiatives. The role applies cybersecurity knowledge, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to evaluate identified challenges, develop practical solutions, and produce high-quality deliverables that support successful implementation and organizational objectives.
In this role you will:
- Execute assigned activities and deliverables in accordance with established objectives, priorities, and timelines.
- Collaborate across the Cybersecurity organization to understand identified challenges, evaluate improvement opportunities, and advance assigned initiatives.
- Evaluate existing processes, controls, and practices to develop practical options and recommendations for remediation or improvement.
- Research cybersecurity topics, industry practices, and potential solutions to inform recommendations and implementation approaches.
- Develop clear and concise analyses, recommendations, documentation, presentations, and other governance deliverables.
- Identify and communicate dependencies, obstacles, and decisions needed to support successful execution.
- Support the implementation of approved process improvements and remediation activities that strengthen cybersecurity governance, operational effectiveness, and risk management.
Qualifications
What makes you an ideal candidate?
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, governance, risk management, security controls, and operational security practices.
- High-level understanding of technology infrastructure, security concepts and platforms.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex challenges, consider multiple perspectives, and develop practical solutions.
- Demonstrated success in project management or structured initiative execution, including managing priorities, dependencies, deliverables, and timelines.
- Ability to approach challenges with an open mind and identify innovative solutions, methods, and opportunities for improvement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate cybersecurity topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build on the ideas of others, navigate obstacles constructively, and work across teams to achieve results.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to work effectively with changing priorities.
Experience and Education
- Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in large and complex business environment with a successful track record working directly with senior level management preferred
- At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following domains: Access Control, Telecom and Network Security, Cybersecurity Governance, 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 preferred
- Experience with UML Design Tools preferred
- Experience with alternate management methods using SSH, serial connections, and the command-line interface TMSH preferred
- Experience in documentation tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office products preferred
- Experience with Network and VLAN segmentation preferred
- Experience with technical writing preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience 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.
NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position
This position is not open to agency submissions
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