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Cybersecurity Analyst - Risk (Bilingual - Spanish)

Yesterday Irving, TX

JOB DESCRIPTION

Flexible hybrid work environment, 4 days a week in the office.

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 Financial, 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.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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, 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.

In this role, you need:

  • Demonstrated proficiency developing and updating cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures referencing NIST 800-53 controls and the NIST Cyber Security Framework, including implementing revisions in accordance with updates in relevant regulatory or industry cybersecurity practices
  • Experience with audit management and tracking of remediation items and/or findings to completion
  • Demonstrated capability to collaborate with business partners to manage cybersecurity needs
  • Experience with development of security requirements to protect the company from external and internal threats
  • Experience with documentation and reporting of policy or procedure discrepancies and/or change requests
  • Ability to initiate, facilitate and promote cybersecurity within the organization and monitor adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards and controls

What makes you a dream candidate?

  • Demonstrated proficiency understanding and implementing cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures referencing NIST 800-53 controls and the NIST Cyber Security Framework.
  • Experience with risk management and technical risk assessment processes ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
  • Proven experience in assessing cybersecurity risk associated with third-party vendors, including the evaluation of vendor security documentation, risk scoring, and alignment with organizational risk tolerance.
  • Demonstrated capability to collaborate with business partners to manage cybersecurity needs
  • Proven experience in assessing cybersecurity risk associated with third-party vendors, including the evaluation of vendor security documentation, risk scoring, and alignment with organizational risk tolerance.
  • Experience with the development of security requirements to protect the company from external and internal threats
  • Experience with documentation and reporting of policy or procedure discrepancies and/or change requests
  • Ability to initiate, facilitate and promote cybersecurity within the organization and monitor adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards and controls
  • Expertise in evaluating vendor security posture, reviewing documentation (e.g., SOC 2, SIG, CAIQ) and identifying control gaps.
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity and risk management frameworks e.g. NIST, ISO
  • Understanding of technical controls (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection) and how they relate to risk posture.
  • Strong understanding of application layer protocols including HTTP, SSH, SSL and DNS
  • Proficiency with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, QuickBase) or similar tools for tracking risks and remediation.
  • Familiarity with SOX, PCI-DSS and other relevant regulations impacting cybersecurity risk.
  • Knowledge of IT security processes and controls as well as IT infrastructure and networking technical knowledge
  • Ability to translate technical risk findings into business-impact language for stakeholders and leadership.
  • Ability to apply structured analysis methods to various types of data to establish trends, determine variability and business impact
  • Expert level IT security processes and controls knowledge as well as IT infrastructure and networking technical knowledge
  • Experience with technical writing and documentation tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office products
  • Advanced information security standards/frameworks (ie, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) skills
  • Understanding of cloud technologies and concepts
  • Familiarity with DevOps and Agile development processes


QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • 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 implementing cybersecurity risk management programs. Big 4/Consulting experience is strongly preferred
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Licenses

  • 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 the office.

Client-provided location(s): Irving, TX, Arlington, TX
Job ID: GM_Financial-916
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-13T19:15:51

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
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • 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
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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