Sr Cybersecurity Analyst

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

• Act as point of contact for regulatory examinations and other compliance initiatives by partnering with the Exams team, other Cybersecurity teams, key stakeholders, Legal, and senior management to ensure a successful completion of examinations within established timeframes as required by regulatory agencies

• Gather necessary documentation and information requested by regulators and review for completeness and accuracy, ensuring timely delivery by strict deadlines

• Prepare substantive written responses to audit and regulatory requests and examination reports

• Developing and updating cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures referencing NIST 800-53 controls and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including implementing revisions in accordance with updates in relevant regulatory or industry cybersecurity practices

• Assist in development of security requirements to protect the company from external and internal threats

• Participate in system enhancements or change to procedures related to change in laws and regulations, as needed

• Ability to initiate, facilitate and promote cybersecurity within the organization and monitor adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards and controls

• Facilitate meetings, prepare documentation, and take meeting minutes, as necessary

• Represent the Global Cybersecurity organization on projects as needed

• Maintain discretion when disseminating critical and/or confidential information while ensuring appropriate parties are informed

• Develop a thorough understanding of GM Financial policies, procedures and provide suggestions to revise those documents in order to comply with legal requirements, new laws and recommendations

Qualifications

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Experience with audit management and tracking of remediation items and/or findings to completion

• Experience with documentation and reporting of policy or procedure discrepancies and/or change requests

• Demonstrated capability to collaborate with business partners to manage cybersecurity needs

• Knowledge on the latest security and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities

• Working knowledge of cybersecurity compliance within a financial services setting and ability and willingness to remain up to date on the latest regulatory trends, including applicable state and federal laws and regulations

• Demonstrated success in project management and leading collaborative programs

• Working knowledge of management processes such as personnel administration, planning and budgeting

• Advanced understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices and processes

• High level understanding of technology infrastructure, security concepts and platforms

• Advanced knowledge of the OSI model and security that is associated with each layer

• Knowledge of IT security processes and controls as well as IT infrastructure and networking technical knowledge

• Highly proficient in the use of computer functions such as Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

• 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

• Communicates quickly, clearly, concisely, appropriately and intelligently

• Fosters open communication, speaks with impact, listens to others, and writes effectively

• Effective planning, time management, negotiation and delegation skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Expert level IT security processes and controls knowledge

• Ensures effective communication and partnership with all departments at GMF and serve as a liaison of Cybersecurity and first point of contact for cybersecurity concerns

• Engages 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

• Experience in documentation tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office products

• Ability to apply advanced information security standards/frameworks (i.e., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) to analysis and assessments

• Creative, innovative, problem-solving and maximizing your potential to solve problems and improve methods

• Thinks positively when faced with obstacles, build on others ideas, think logically and intuitively

• Understanding of cloud technologies and concepts

• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile development processes

• Advanced business writing skills and proficient computer skills and quantitative abilities

• Displays strong computer skills, quantitative and analytical abilities

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills

• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical skills, judgment and logic when solving problems and making decisions

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and able to adapt to rapidly changing business and technological needs, with frequent changing priorities

• Strong work ethic, dependable, team player, with a flexible, proactive working style

• Ability to demonstrate integrity while successfully managing work demands and pressure; continually pursues personal development

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience strongly preferred

• 3-5 years of experience in large and complex business environments with a successful track record working directly with senior level management required

• 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

• 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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