Cyber Detection Event Analyst

General Motors•Warren, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cyber Detection Event Analyst plays a critical role in General Motors' Security Operations organization by helping identify, investigate, and improve the detection of cyber threats across a complex global enterprise. This role supports the technologies, analytics, and operational processes that enable GM to detect malicious activity across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, application and manufacturing environments. As a member of the Cyber Detection team, you will analyze security events, investigate suspicious activity, and contribute to the development and improvement of detection capabilities across Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Network Detection and Response (NDR), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and cloud-native security platforms. You will apply threat intelligence, operational context, and analytical techniques to identify meaningful threats while reducing false positives and improving detection quality. This role requires strong technical curiosity, investigative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across Cyber Security teams. You will help strengthen GM's ability to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats while gaining experience across modern security technologies, automation, threat detection engineering, and AI-enabled security operations.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on security operations, incident response, threat detection, intrusion detection, detection engineering, or threat hunting
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to review complex datasets and identify meaningful security findings
Experience investigating security alerts and events
Working knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and log analytics methodologies
Working knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technologies and behavioral-based detection techniques
Working knowledge of network security monitoring technologies, including intrusion detection systems, packet analysis, network telemetry, and flow analysis
Hands-on experience with one or more cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience creating automation or analysis scripts using Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies
Understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, and authentication technologies
Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
Experience working with APIs, data integrations, or security automation workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly
Ability to manage multiple investigations and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and contribute to shared operational objectives
Ability and willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation

Nice To Haves

Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) technologies
Experience conducting proactive threat hunting activities
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and modern adversary tradecraft
Experience supporting detection engineering, use-case development, content tuning, or security analytics programs
Experience securing cloud-native, SaaS, identity or manufacturing environments
Familiarity with machine learning, AI-assisted security workflows, or security automation initiatives
Industry certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, GCDA, GSEC, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, or comparable certifications
Demonstrated ability to identify operational improvement opportunities and drive them to completion

Responsibilities

Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts across all detection environments
Analyze security events to identify indicators of compromise, malicious activity, and emerging cyber threats
Conduct investigations using SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR, cloud security platforms, and threat intelligence sources
Develop and improve detection logic, correlation rules, analytics, and alerting content to enhance threat visibility
Support detection engineering initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve detection coverage, fidelity, and operational effectiveness
Apply threat intelligence, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies to detection and investigation activities
Perform threat hunting activities to identify previously unknown threats and improve detection capabilities
Create and maintain queries, scripts, dashboards, reports, and automation workflows that improve investigative efficiency
Collaborate with Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Identity Security, Cloud Security, and Engineering teams to improve security outcomes
Assist with security tool onboarding, log source integration, content validation, and operational readiness activities
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on alert reduction, automation, process optimization, and operational maturity
Document investigative findings, lessons learned, and detection improvements in a clear and repeatable manner
Participate in major incident investigations and provide analytical support during security events
Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, detection methodologies, and security technologies