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Cybersecurity Architect

AT GM Financial
GM Financial

Cybersecurity Architect

São Paulo, Brazil

Why GMF?

GM Financial International Operations conducts business in Latin America and China. International Operations offers a wide range of wholesale and retail automotive financing products to dealers and their customers. The strength of the international business lies in its ability to tailor its products to meet unique dealer needs, consumer preferences and national requirements in local markets. Latin American country operations include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.

About the role

Our Cybersecurity team is tasked with the security engineering, regulatory response, third party risk, and incidentresponse capabilities necessary to secure GM Financial, the captive auto finance subsidiary of General Motors.

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Reporting directly to the CEO, our Cybersecurity team enjoys unprecedented support to deliver the highest level ofsecurity capabilities using cutting edge technologies and automating mundane tasks, allowing our teams to focus oninteresting and rewarding security work. As a part of GM, you'll have the opportunity to work on Cybersecurityprojects across financial services, automotive, manufacturing, high-tech, and military industries. We are looking forteam players who want the freedom to innovate leading edge capabilities to join our growing Cybersecurity team.

What you need

  • Work with IT departments, IT Architects, data custodians, and governance groups to develop and update GMFCybersecurity controls, requirements, processes, procedures for secure infrastructure and applicationarchitecture
  • In depth, hands-on understanding in application architecture and technology including web applications,mobile technology, and identity and access management
  • Possesses knowledge in various information security areas, such as: Identity and Access Management, Threatand Vulnerability Management, Information Risk and Governance, IT architecture, Cloud Architecture,Monitoring, Incident Response, and Security Strategy
  • Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching informationsecurity standards; conducting system security, vulnerability analyses, and risk assessments; reviewingarchitectures and designs; identifying integration issues; and preparing cost estimates
  • Provide function and business requirements for security solutions, initiatives, and identified areas to improveGMF's security posture
  • Recommend and implement changes in security policies and practices in accordance with changes inregulatory or financial services industry cybersecurity practices
  • Provide input to Engineers and Developers for additional configuration of application firewalls via IT projectmanagement and change management
  • Manage the efforts to conduct Cybersecurity control assessments for systems which store customer orsensitive information whether hosted internally or cloud based
  • Assess, advise and communicate security risks associated with development practices in place at GMF
  • Assist Cybersecurity Management in creating, reviewing, and updating the Cybersecurity Strategy on a periodic basis
  • Plan security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for localarea networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks
  • (VPNs), routers, firewalls, andrelated security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certificationauthorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; adhering to industry standards
  • Monitor adherence to standards in architecture, application design, development, and testing frameworks
  • Partner with infrastructure, application, and other stakeholders to ensure deployed solutions minimize securityand privacy risks
  • Act as a mentor providing guidance to all team members on security issues
  • Collaborate on the development and delivery of an education and training program on Cybersecurity andprivacy for employees, contractors, and other authorized users

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive Cybersecurity program to assure thatinformation created, acquired, or maintained by GMF is used in accordance with its intended purpose and to protectGMF information, applications, and infrastructure from all threats. Additionally, the program will comply with allstatutory and regulatory requirements for information protection, privacy, and cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include: Developing and designing comprehensive security processes and controls into the IT infrastructureDesigning and maintaining a secure development life cycle Proactively engaging with other GMF departments todefine initial requirements by analyzing threats and risks, facilitating security reviews to identity vulnerabilities, andtesting and validating security requirements' alignment for new and redesigned deployments Analyzing the threatsand risks to consider malware analysis, vulnerabilities, and known exploits Working with the application teams andIT groups by providing information on Cybersecurity practices, risk assessments, and supporting incident responsein the investigation of incidents Working with internal and external groups to validate the proper Cybersecuritypolicies and standards are effectively operating Assist in the articulation and implementation of the CybersecurityStrategy across GMF departments and organization.

What we offer

At GM Financial we want you to be the most authentic version of yourself. We take care of your work-life balance by programming wellness and integration activities, where you will strengthen your relationships with peers and contribute towards the development and wellbeing of your community, while providing you with a competitive salary and benefits.

Some of our global benefits include Extended Maternity & Paternity Leaves, Personal Days & Community Investment hours.

Brazil: Additional benefits include transportation assistance, food assistance, medical assistance, gympass, life insurance and others.

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Disclaimer

Brazil - GM Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion at every level of our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, age, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability.

Client-provided location(s): São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil; Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Job ID: GM_Financial-48552
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Unconscious Bias Training