Associate Cybersecurity Engineer

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Cybersecurity, Data science techniques, DevOps, Linux Operating system, PowerShell Programming, Python Programming, Ruby on Rails, Unix Operating system

Job Description

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

Responsibilities

About the role

The Associate Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for maintaining and building upon a fundamental skill set in alert triage, on-going monitoring, detection, investigation, and incident response activities to identify and mitigate threats to the corporate network, assets, and users. This team member will collaborate with stakeholders to perform on-going alerting and tuning on various technologies. Security technologies may include but are not limited to: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Incident Event Management (SIEM), Web Application Firewall (WAF), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Information Rights Management (IRM), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Network Detection and Response (NDR), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and Web/Email Security Products.

JOB DUTIES

• Triage, investigate, escalate, and assist with alerts and incidents from multiple sources of varying technical levels
• Investigate security incidents from detection to resolution, engaging in any containment, eradication and recovery actions as needed
• Write and execute search commands within a SIEM to find relevant information
• Navigate various security products and solutions for pertinent data and insights
• Develop custom rules and detections using Regular Expression (Regex) and YARA
• Remain up to date on the latest Cybersecurity trends and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP)
• Attention to detail and ability to formulate decisions based on evidence gathering

Qualifications

What makes an ideal candidate?

• Strong technical skills and hands on experience in Cybersecurity as it relates to alert triage, on-going monitoring, detection, investigation, and incident response activities
• Understanding of Cybersecurity concepts such as Endpoint security, Network security, Cloud security, Data Loss Prevention/Data Privacy, and Web/Email security
• Familiarity with the NIST Incident Response Life Cycle and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Strong knowledge of the OSI model and security that is associated with each layer
• Strong knowledge of core Information Technology concepts such as TCP/IP networking, Windows & Active Directory, Unix/Linux/Mac, web/email traffic fundamentals, and using a command line interface (CLI)
• Possess understanding of cloud providers, technologies, and concepts
• Understanding of Agile and DevOps environments
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Go, Ruby, PowerShell, etc
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across multiple levels of stakeholders
• Ability to document and summarize technical evidence and findings
• Ability to exercise prudent judgment and offer knowledgeable recommendations
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and investigations

Expereince

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Engineering, Network Operations, Information Technology Support, System Administrator, Data Science, Software Development preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in large, complex, and global business environment preferred

Licenses

• Cybersecurity related 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