Job Description

This role is categorized as Hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Roswell, GA, Austin, TX or Warren, MI 3 times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The Role:

This role supports the activities of the Cyber Defense team which is responsible for protecting against threats and vulnerabilities, detecting, analyzing, and containing attacks on GM’s digital information and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for testing the design and effectiveness of security controls of information systems, networks and applications within the GM environment. This role will be required to perform hands-on, technical penetration and ethical hacking tests of all facets of the GM environment.

What You'll Do:

• Have a passion for identifying security weaknesses across a variety computer systems

• Perform complex security related testing, creating test cases, performing manual and automated tests, reporting on problems encountered and documenting test results for follow-up.

• Analyze security test results, draw conclusions from results and develop targeted testing as deemed necessary.

• Proven ability to communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical business area representatives.

• Experience in large scale information technology implementations and operations preferred.

• Design, interpret & communicate information security policies & controls

• Analyze operational IT processes to identify systemic risk issues

• Develop processes and implement tools and techniques to perform ongoing security assessments of the environment

• Implement tools and techniques to identify and prevent unauthorized IT asset deployments

• Keep current on industry security testing best practices and industry security risks

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field with adequate experience in the field of information security is acceptable.

• 3-5 years hands-on experience in either: cyber defense, penetration testing, or vulnerability management

• Programming experience in Java, C++, Perl or Python

• Experience with white-box or gray-box testing

• Experience with application security source code reviews

• Advanced knowledge of operating system and databasesecurity (Windows, Unix, Linux, SQL, and Oracle etc.)

• Experience in the security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocols

• Hands-on experience with commercial and open-source network and application security testing tools

• Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills.

• Extensive ability to transform technical concepts into usable documented material for non-technical users

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines

• Work independently and manage workload with organization to meet expectations and objectives.

• Absorb, retain and organize information gathered from multiple sources and in a variety of formats.

• High level of integrity in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (​ Preferred Requirements):

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Experience developing exploits

• Obtained certifications in one or more of the following preferred: OSCP, CISSP, GIAC, CEH

Additional Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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About GM

Our 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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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