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Cybersecurity Architect

GM Financial · Arlington, TX · posted 57 days ago

In short: Cybersecurity Architect at GM Financial in Arlington, TX, posted 57 days ago.

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GM Financialemployer

Arlington, TXlocation

Cybersecuritysub-niche

57 days agoposted

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The job

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Employer	GM Financial
Location	Arlington, Texas
Field	Technology › Cybersecurity
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Software Engineering
Posted	2026-09-12 (57 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why GMF Cybersecurity?

Innovation isn't just a talking point at GM Financial, it's how we operate. By joining our team, you'll work in a mission-focused environment with specialized teams, including Engineering, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Firewall, Governance, Risk, Architecture and Offensive Security. These teams collaborate to identify, manage and respond to threats, all while driving innovation across the environment.

Cybersecurity is central to our strategic vision, so you'll benefit from exceptional leadership visibility, with direct reporting lines to the CEO. This structure ensures your work is recognized and supported at the highest levels, while also enabling bold innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.

Shape the future of Cybersecurity at GM Financial, with the freedom to explore, the tools to build and the support to thrive.

This position will be posted until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

About the Role

The Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive Cybersecurity program for General Motors Financial (GMF) to assure that information created, acquired, or maintained by GMF is used in accordance with its intended purpose and to protect GMF information, applications, and infrastructure from all threats. Additionally, the program will comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements for information protection, privacy, and cybersecurity.

In this role you will:

Work with IT departments, IT Architects, data custodians, and governance groups to develop and update GMF Cybersecurity controls, requirements, processes, procedures for secure infrastructure and application architecture
Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security, vulnerability analyses, and risk assessments; reviewing architectures and designs; identifying integration issues; and preparing cost estimates
Provide function and business requirements for security solutions, initiatives, and identified areas to improve GMF's security posture
Recommend and implement changes in security policies and practices in accordance with changes in regulatory or financial services industry cybersecurity practices
Provide input to Engineers and Developers for additional configuration of application firewalls via IT project management and change management
Manage the efforts to conduct Cybersecurity control assessments for systems which store customer or sensitive information whether hosted internally or cloud based
Assess and communicate security risks associated with development practices in place at GMF
Advise and drive the security maturity in all areas
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 local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (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 security and 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 and privacy for employees, contractors, and other authorized users
Initiate, facilitate, and promote activities to create information security awareness within the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes You an ideal candidate?

Must have knowledge and stay current on the latest Cybersecurity legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts, and vulnerabilities
In-depth, hands-on understanding in application architecture and technology including web applications, mobile technology, and identity and access management
Familiarity with Cybersecurity hacking tools and techniques preferred
Strong knowledge of software security, development, and deployment methodologies in web and mobile applications
Possesses knowledge in various information security areas, such as: Identity and Access Management, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Information Risk and Governance, IT architecture, Cloud Architecture, Monitoring, Incident Response, and Security Strategy
Applied knowledge in Cloud Cybersecurity areasMobile technology
Strong analytical skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines required
Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus is essential
Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment pertaining to operating procedures and projects
Ability to manage business and technical relationships with internal and external clients
Possess strong understanding of cloud technologies and concepts
Strong understanding of and experience with deploying environments using infrastructure and security as code, various operating systems, and microservice architecture
Proficiency in scripting and automation in widely used languages such as Python, Go, Ruby, etc.

AI Skills Preferred:

Experience with AI assisted software development or automation
Knowledge of prompting techniques to improve output quality
Awareness of emerging GenAI capabilities and limitations

Work Experience & Education

7-10 years of experience in Information Technology or Cybersecurity as an Architect or Engineer with Security knowledge and skill preferred
2-4 years of experience securing cloud deployments on common platforms like Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud Platform preferred
Experience with securing container deployments, Kubernetes, managed Kubernetes PaaS services, Agile environments, and DevOps environments preferred
Experience with the financial industry and regulations required
Experience with firewalls, IDS, log management and troubleshoot network devices required
Experience with managing infrastructure through CI/CD pipelines required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Management in related field or equivalent work experience required

Licenses and Certifications

Certification in one or more Cybersecurity disciplines (CISSP or CISM) or equivalent experience required
Certifications in Cloud Cybersecurity (e.g., CCSP, CCSK, or cloud provider specific) 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 office.

NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position

This position is not open to agency submissions

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The city

The job is in Arlington, TX. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Arlington compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, Arlington is #7 by population, #91 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #55 for remote work (#1 = most), #66 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Tarrant County, is #34 of 254 counties for average pay ($72,674).

The place in numbers

Arlington has 397,742 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.3% of the population of Texas. It covers 96 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 4,150 people per square mile. The median age is 33.7, 5% younger than the state median (33.7 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,470 a month (rent plus utilities), 5% above the state median ($1,470 against $1,403). Over a year that is 23.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $304,700, which is 4.1 times the median household income ($75,171). 54.3% of households own their home, 13% below the state average (54.3% against 62.6%).

Work and pay

The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area has 4,049,800 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $51,440 a year, about the same as the national median ($51,440 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (490,190 jobs, median $47,080); transportation and material moving (423,430 jobs, median $44,570); management (379,320 jobs, median $128,140). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (1.4 times) and management (1.3 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($128,140) and computer and mathematical ($121,440). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Tarrant County was 4.1%. 70.2% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Tarrant County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 72.4% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit, 1.5% walk, 13.1% work from home. 15.4% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 9% below the state average (15.4% against 16.9%).

People and education

32.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the state share (32.6% against 33.8%). 22.2% of residents were born outside the United States, 26% above the state share (22.2% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 12.9%, 7% below the state rate (12.9% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 86°F (30.2°C), and the coolest is Jan at 45°F (7.0°C). About 934 mm (37 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (113 mm) and Jul the driest (52 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Grand Prairie (6 miles, rent 11% higher); Mansfield (9 miles, rent 33% higher); Hurst (10 miles, rent 8% lower); Bedford (10 miles, similar rent). Rent differences are against Arlington; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Arlington, TX that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Arlington, TX	0 mi	$1,470	$304,700	$75,171	15.4%	n/a	Jobs
Grand Prairie, TX	6 mi	$1,629	$295,500	$81,619	17.2%	n/a	—
Mansfield, TX	9 mi	$1,954	$410,700	$121,126	18.1%	n/a	—
Hurst, TX	10 mi	$1,358	$315,200	$72,210	11.5%	n/a	—
Bedford, TX	10 mi	$1,502	$350,700	$83,971	9.9%	n/a	—
Euless, TX	11 mi	$1,690	$318,800	$82,167	13.2%	n/a	—
Haltom City, TX	12 mi	$1,415	$218,800	$59,057	11.7%	n/a	—
North Richland Hills, TX	12 mi	$1,704	$360,700	$97,305	17.4%	n/a	—
Cedar Hill, TX	13 mi	$1,993	$302,700	$101,909	21.5%	n/a	—
Duncanville, TX	13 mi	$1,630	$255,500	$76,457	14.2%	n/a	—
Irving, TX	14 mi	$1,619	$315,600	$81,830	10.2%	n/a	Jobs
Fort Worth, TX	14 mi	$1,509	$303,000	$79,507	16.8%	n/a	Jobs
Grapevine, TX	16 mi	$1,863	$493,100	$111,376	8.3%	n/a	—
DeSoto, TX	17 mi	$1,666	$319,400	$82,782	21.9%	n/a	—
Keller, TX	17 mi	$2,144	$594,300	$174,950	15.7%	n/a	—
Burleson, TX	17 mi	$1,685	$308,200	$93,928	21.4%	n/a	—
Southlake, TX	18 mi	$3,501	$1,014,500	$250,001	12.8%	n/a	—
Midlothian, TX	18 mi	$2,013	$411,800	$126,641	25.5%	n/a	—
Coppell, TX	20 mi	$2,022	$560,500	$146,235	9.3%	n/a	Jobs
Farmers Branch, TX	21 mi	$1,864	$364,600	$91,186	6.9%	n/a	—

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Arlington, TX is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Fort Worth, TX	14 mi	963,194
Dallas, TX	22 mi	1,307,930
Austin, TX	170 mi	979,539
Oklahoma City, OK	192 mi	697,125
Houston, TX	226 mi	2,328,253
San Antonio, TX	239 mi	1,479,835
Denver, CO	651 mi	718,877
Indianapolis, IN	782 mi	885,860
Chicago, IL	816 mi	2,711,226
Phoenix, AZ	867 mi	1,642,323
Jacksonville, FL	924 mi	977,670
Columbus, OH	932 mi	914,802
Charlotte, NC	949 mi	903,844
San Diego, CA	1,161 mi	1,389,526
Los Angeles, CA	1,230 mi	3,857,263
Philadelphia, PA	1,319 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	1,392 mi	8,483,844
San Jose, CA	1,429 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	1,498 mi	830,235
Seattle, WA	1,671 mi	754,195

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Fort Worth, TX	14 mi	263
Dallas, TX	22 mi	475
Addison, TX	25 mi	49
Allen, TX	39 mi	10

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