Cybersecurity Analyst - Policy Risk Mitigation

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the role:

The 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 Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for contributing to the success of comprehensive security initiatives, working with internal and external groups to ensure the program is operating effectively and efficiently and developing strong partnerships with business partners across the enterprise to ensure company information assets are protected at the appropriate level.

• Coordinating investigation and response activities to potential security events and user inquiries from multiple sources
• Investigating security events from detection to resolution, engaging in any containment, eradication and recovery actions as needed
• Performing analysis of various Data Loss Prevention (DLP) alerts, user activity, and log sources to identify suspicious or unauthorized activity
• Initiating, facilitating and promoting cybersecurity within the organization and monitoring adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards and controls

• 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
• Ability to apply advanced information security standards/frameworks (i.e., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) to analysis and assessments
• Fosters open communication, speaks with impact, listens to others, and writes effectively
• Effective planning, time management, negotiation and delegation skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks 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 frequently changing priorities

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience strongly preferred
• 1-5 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: Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management, Legal Regulations, Operational Security, IT or Security Audit, Investigations, IT or Security Compliance required
• Information Security Certifications strongly preferred