Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect

Company: GM Financial
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:

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Hybrid work environment; 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Why GMF Cybersecurity?

The GMF 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 Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for assessing risk and developing and delivering a comprehensive Cybersecurity program for General Motors Financial. As a Senior Principal, you will be at the forefront of systems architecture design and implementation including applications, data and emerging technology domains. A successful Senior Principal can translate business and technical requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for very large, complex IT solutions. This position requires a leader who can identify current and future risks, works well with others and performs in challenging situations, and is pragmatic and motivated by long-term results while addressing short-term needs

In this role, you will:

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

Reporting structure:

This role reports to: VP Cybersecurity Architecture
Qualifications:

What makes you a dream candidate?

Proven experience with Cloud Security industry standards and a verified background with Cloud Solutions, especially in AWS, Azure, OCI, IBM, and various 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

Experience

Bachelor's Degree required
Experience12+ 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

What We Offer: 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.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture. We have an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus eligibility; this role is eligible for company vehicle program

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 4-days a week in office

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