Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Security Services
General Motors
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Security Services
Job Description
Job DescriptionThe Role:At General Motors, our Cybersecurity organization protects the company’s global operations through secure, scalable solutions that enable innovation. Within Security Enablement, we partner with application teams to integrate enterprise applications into GM’s security ecosystem with strong controls, streamlined onboarding, and automation.What You’ll Do:We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead security enablement and automation for enterprise application onboarding. This role will drive secure, scalable integration patterns across GM’s identity and access management ecosystem, with a strong focus on automation, standardization, and self-service with guardrails.The ideal candidate brings deep cybersecurity and IAM expertise, along with a development background and experience building tools or automation that improve operational efficiency and control consistency.Technical LeadershipLead secure application onboarding design and implementation across the enterpriseDefine and support authentication and authorization patterns including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID ConnectEstablish scalable standards for identity integration, access management, and application onboardingAutomation and Process ImprovementDesign and build automation to streamline onboarding, validation, configuration, and support processesDevelop reusable tools, scripts, APIs, and workflows to reduce manual effort and improve consistencyExpand self-service capabilities for application teams while maintaining security guardrailsSecurity EnablementPartner with application owners, developers, architects, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and guide secure onboardingAdvise teams on secure integration patterns and control requirementsDrive onboarding strategy aligned to cybersecurity, IAM, and enterprise architecture goalsSupport deployment and user adoption of enterprise security tools and systems across application teams and stakeholdersPartner with product, engineering, and security teams to improve security tools by identifying user pain points and providing feedback on features, usability, and integration needsRisk and ComplianceEnsure onboarded applications meet internal security standards, policies, and compliance requirementsConduct risk assessments and help implement appropriate controlsImprove onboarding quality through documentation, standardization, and continuous improvementCollaboration and MentorshipWork across Cybersecurity, IAM, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure outcomesMentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical direction and roadmap prioritiesYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field6+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Identity and Access ManagementStrong experience with enterprise IAM integrations in a complex environmentHands-on experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and related authentication technologiesStrong development or automation background, including scripting or programming with Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Java, or similarExperience with cloud identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, AWS, GCP, or similarStrong understanding of access control, encryption, and secure application architectureDemonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives across cross-functional teamsWhat Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications):Master’s degree in a related fieldExperience in a lead engineering role within Cybersecurity, IAM, or Security EnablementExperience building automation using APIs, workflow platforms, infrastructure-as-code, or CI/CD toolingExperience improving onboarding through reusable patterns, standards, and engineering guardrailsRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSPDeep knowledge of IAM, federation, and secure application integrationStrong automation and software engineering mindsetAbility to balance security, scalability, and user experienceStrong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skillsAbility to influence across teams and manage multiple priorities#LI-SB3
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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Benefits OverviewFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Locations
- United States of America, Michigan, Warren
- United States of America, Texas, Austin
Skills Required
- Cybersecurityintermediate
- enterprise IAM integrations in a complex environmentintermediate
- SAMLintermediate
- cloud identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra IDintermediate
- lead engineering role within Cybersecurityintermediate
- automation using APIsintermediate
- IAMintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (degree in cybersecurity)
- 6+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Identity and Access Management (experience, 6 years)
- Strong experience with enterprise IAM integrations in a complex environment (experience)
- Hands-on experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and related authentication technologies (experience)
- Strong development or automation background, including scripting or programming with Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Java, or similar (experience)
- Experience with cloud identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, AWS, GCP, or similar (experience)
- Strong understanding of access control, encryption, and secure application architecture (experience)
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives across cross-functional teams (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (degree in cybersecurity)
- 6+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Identity and Access Management (experience, 6 years)
- Strong experience with enterprise IAM integrations in a complex environment (experience)
- Hands-on experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and related authentication technologies (experience)
- Strong development or automation background, including scripting or programming with Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Java, or similar (experience)
- Experience with cloud identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, AWS, GCP, or similar (experience)
- Strong understanding of access control, encryption, and secure application architecture (experience)
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives across cross-functional teams (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field (degree in a related field)
- Experience in a lead engineering role within Cybersecurity, IAM, or Security Enablement (experience)
- Experience building automation using APIs, workflow platforms, infrastructure-as-code, or CI/CD tooling (experience)
- Experience improving onboarding through reusable patterns, standards, and engineering guardrails (experience)
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP (certification)
- Deep knowledge of IAM, federation, and secure application integration (experience)
- Strong automation and software engineering mindset (experience)
- Ability to balance security, scalability, and user experience (experience)
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills (experience)
- Ability to influence across teams and manage multiple priorities (experience)
- Master’s degree in a related field (degree in a related field)
- Experience in a lead engineering role within Cybersecurity, IAM, or Security Enablement (experience)
- Experience building automation using APIs, workflow platforms, infrastructure-as-code, or CI/CD tooling (experience)
- Experience improving onboarding through reusable patterns, standards, and engineering guardrails (experience)
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP (certification)
- Deep knowledge of IAM, federation, and secure application integration (experience)
- Strong automation and software engineering mindset (experience)
- Ability to balance security, scalability, and user experience (experience)
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills (experience)
- Ability to influence across teams and manage multiple priorities (experience)
Responsibilities
- We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead security enablement and automation for enterprise application onboarding. This role will drive secure, scalable integration patterns across GM’s identity and access management ecosystem, with a strong focus on automation, standardization, and self-service with guardrails.The ideal candidate brings deep cybersecurity and IAM expertise, along with a development background and experience building tools or automation that improve operational efficiency and control consistency.
- Technical Leadership
- Lead secure application onboarding design and implementation across the enterprise
- Define and support authentication and authorization patterns including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
- Establish scalable standards for identity integration, access management, and application onboarding
- Lead secure application onboarding design and implementation across the enterprise
- Define and support authentication and authorization patterns including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
- Establish scalable standards for identity integration, access management, and application onboarding
- Automation and Process Improvement
- Design and build automation to streamline onboarding, validation, configuration, and support processes
- Develop reusable tools, scripts, APIs, and workflows to reduce manual effort and improve consistency
- Expand self-service capabilities for application teams while maintaining security guardrails
- Design and build automation to streamline onboarding, validation, configuration, and support processes
- Develop reusable tools, scripts, APIs, and workflows to reduce manual effort and improve consistency
- Expand self-service capabilities for application teams while maintaining security guardrails
- Security Enablement
- Partner with application owners, developers, architects, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and guide secure onboarding
- Advise teams on secure integration patterns and control requirements
- Drive onboarding strategy aligned to cybersecurity, IAM, and enterprise architecture goals
- Support deployment and user adoption of enterprise security tools and systems across application teams and stakeholders
- Partner with product, engineering, and security teams to improve security tools by identifying user pain points and providing feedback on features, usability, and integration needs
- Partner with application owners, developers, architects, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and guide secure onboarding
- Advise teams on secure integration patterns and control requirements
- Drive onboarding strategy aligned to cybersecurity, IAM, and enterprise architecture goals
- Support deployment and user adoption of enterprise security tools and systems across application teams and stakeholders
- Partner with product, engineering, and security teams to improve security tools by identifying user pain points and providing feedback on features, usability, and integration needs
- Risk and Compliance
- Ensure onboarded applications meet internal security standards, policies, and compliance requirements
- Conduct risk assessments and help implement appropriate controls
- Improve onboarding quality through documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement
- Ensure onboarded applications meet internal security standards, policies, and compliance requirements
- Conduct risk assessments and help implement appropriate controls
- Improve onboarding quality through documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement
- Collaboration and Mentorship
- Work across Cybersecurity, IAM, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure outcomes
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical direction and roadmap priorities
- Work across Cybersecurity, IAM, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure outcomes
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical direction and roadmap priorities
Benefits
- general: From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
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