Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect

GM Financial

Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect at GM Financial responsible for assessing risk and developing cybersecurity programs. Leading initiatives in systems architecture and securing diverse technologies.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enable the business in its strategic initiatives by consistently applying the appropriate level of security controls, ensuring alignment with Cybersecurity Guiding Principles
Create security requirements for applications, solutions, networks, data warehouses, data analytics, automation, cloud environments, borderless networks, and initiatives that optimize resource usage based on a thorough understanding of security and operational risks
Participate in requirements gathering, develop technical architecture, validate and integrate technical designs as blueprints for secure application, network, and product development that support business intelligence
Adapt and refine existing frameworks to enhance the maturity and optimization of security controls and services or suggest alternatives to bolster security effectiveness
Engage in complex problem resolution throughout the SDLC, including supervisory roles in build processes, test automation, and system monitoring undertaken by cybersecurity business partners
Supervise cybersecurity testing initiatives, including the design of processes and standards, effort estimation, resource forecasting, and risk management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience with Cloud Security industry standards and a verified background with Cloud and SaaS solutions
Documented expertise in conducting POCs utilizing emerging technologies across several domains, Identity, Network, Data, App, and more
Familiarity with implementing authentication solutions such as SSO, Oauth, MFA, and IAM
Exceptional analytical and technical skills with expert-level capability in architecture and development
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the proficiency to engage with executive stakeholders
Experience in implementing technical solutions that resolve business challenges while understanding new technological capabilities
Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience 12+ years’ experience in the security of diverse technologies and processing environments required
5-7 years’ experience as Lead Security Architect, Network Architect, Solutions Architect or similar leadership role
5-7 years driving thought leadership and innovation across products required
Relevant certifications and/or licenses required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cloud SecuritySaaS solutionsauthentication solutionsSSOOauthMFAIAMtechnical architecturesecurity controlsrisk management

Soft Skills

analytical skillstechnical skillsinterpersonal skillsengagement with executive stakeholdersproblem resolutionleadershipinnovationcommunication

Certifications

relevant certificationslicenses