Cybersecurity Architect

GM Financial

Cybersecurity Architect shaping GM Financial’s auto-finance security strategy and technology landscape. Designing controls, assessing risks, and protecting critical systems, applications, and data.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive Cybersecurity programs, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and security architecture. Proficient in cloud cybersecurity, application security, and mentoring teams on security best practices.

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Cybersecurity Program DevelopmentCloud CybersecurityIdentity And Access ManagementApplication SecurityCybersecurity Certifications

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Hard Skills

Application ArchitectureWeb ApplicationsMobile TechnologyScripting And AutomationInfrastructure As CodeCI/CD PipelinesThreat And Vulnerability ManagementSecurity Policy DevelopmentRisk AssessmentNetwork Security

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

FirewallsIDSCloud TechnologiesKubernetesDevOps EnvironmentsAI-Assisted Software Development

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulatory ComplianceCybersecurity LegislationInformation Risk GovernanceEmerging GenAI Capabilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver a comprehensive Cybersecurity program for GM Financial
Protect GMF information, applications, and infrastructure from threats while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements
Work with IT departments, architects, data custodians, and governance groups to develop and update cybersecurity controls, requirements, processes, and procedures
Determine security requirements through standards research, vulnerability analyses, risk assessments, architecture and design reviews, integration analysis, and cost estimates
Define business and functional requirements for security solutions and initiatives
Recommend and implement security policy and practice changes based on regulatory and financial-services cybersecurity developments
Provide engineering and development input for application firewall configuration
Manage cybersecurity control assessments for systems containing customer or sensitive information, internally hosted or cloud-based
Assess and communicate security risks associated with development practices
Drive security maturity across the organization
Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating the Cybersecurity Strategy
Plan security systems and requirements for LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, network devices, and PKIs
Monitor adherence to architecture, application design, development, and testing standards
Partner with stakeholders to minimize security and privacy risks in deployed solutions
Mentor team members on security issues
Collaborate on cybersecurity and privacy education and training programs
Promote information security awareness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must stay current on Cybersecurity legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts, and vulnerabilities
In-depth hands-on understanding of application architecture, web applications, mobile technology, and identity and access management
Strong knowledge of software security, development, and deployment methodologies for web and mobile applications
Knowledge of 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 and mobile technology
Strong understanding of cloud technologies and concepts
Experience deploying environments using infrastructure and security as code, various operating systems, and microservice architecture
Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Go, or Ruby
Experience with the financial industry and regulations
Experience with firewalls, IDS, log management, and troubleshooting network devices
Experience managing infrastructure through CI/CD pipelines
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in a related information technology or security field, or equivalent work experience, required
Certification in one or more Cybersecurity disciplines, such as CISSP or CISM, or equivalent experience, required
7–10 years of Information Technology or Cybersecurity experience as an Architect or Engineer preferred
2–4 years securing cloud deployments on Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred
Experience securing container deployments, Kubernetes, managed Kubernetes PaaS services, Agile environments, and DevOps environments preferred
Experience with AI-assisted software development or automation preferred
Knowledge of prompting techniques preferred
Awareness of emerging GenAI capabilities and limitations preferred
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K matching
Bonding leave for new parents: 12 weeks, 100% paid
Tuition assistance
Training
GM employee auto discount
Community service pay
Nine company holidays
Bonus eligibility
Flexible hybrid work environment