Cloud Security Architect - Austin IT Innovation Center North - Austin IT Innovation Center North

Job Description

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

The Role:

The Cloud Security Architect will be a key individual contributor responsible for designing and implementing robust security measures for our cloud-based systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud technologies, strong expertise in security best practices, and a proven track record of implementing effective security solutions in a cloud environment

What You'll Do:

​Architectural Design: Design and implement secure cloud architectures, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data. Including but not limited to:

• Cloud Infrastructure Security
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Data Encryption
• Container Security
• Network Security
• Security Automation
• Security by Design
• Cloud Service Integration
• Documentation
• Collaboration
• Emerging Technologies

Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments for cloud-based systems, identifying potential security threats and developing mitigation strategies.

Security Policies: Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security requirements.

Incident Response: Participate in incident response efforts related to cloud security incidents, working closely with the IT and security teams to investigate and resolve incidents promptly.

Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits of cloud environments to identify and address potential issues.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud security architecture, with a proven track record of designing and implementing security solutions in cloud environments.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of encryption, identity and access management, and network security in cloud environments.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​

• Advanced certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or AWS Certified Security Specialty are a plus.

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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