Cybersecurity Analyst - Tiger Team

GM Financial•Irving, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Analyst is a member of the Cybersecurity Tiger Team, responsible for executing high-priority cybersecurity efforts, remediation activities, and strategic initiatives. The role applies cybersecurity knowledge, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to evaluate challenges, develop practical solutions, and produce high-quality deliverables that support implementation and organizational objectives. The analyst works across the Cybersecurity organization to assess processes, controls, and practices; research cybersecurity topics and potential solutions; develop analyses and recommendations; and support approved process improvements and remediation activities that strengthen cybersecurity governance, operational effectiveness, and risk management. The position is part of a flexible hybrid work environment requiring four days a week in the office. The posting remains open until filled.

Requirements

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, governance, risk management, security controls, and operational security practices.
High-level understanding of technology infrastructure, security concepts, and platforms.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex challenges and develop practical solutions.
Demonstrated success in project management or structured initiative execution, including managing priorities, dependencies, deliverables, and timelines.
Ability to identify innovative solutions, methods, and improvement opportunities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate cybersecurity topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work across teams and navigate obstacles constructively.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to work effectively with changing priorities.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
The employer cannot consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

One to five years of experience in a large and complex business environment, with a successful track record working directly with senior-level management.
At least one year of experience in one or more of these domains: Access Control; Telecom and Network Security; Cybersecurity Governance; Risk Management; Software Development Security; Cryptography; Security Architecture and Design; Operational Security; Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery; Legal Regulations, Investigations and Compliance; Physical (Environmental) Security; IT or Security Audit; or IT or Security Compliance.
Experience with UML design tools.
Experience with alternate management methods using SSH, serial connections, and the command-line interface TMSH.
Experience with documentation tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office products.
Experience with network and VLAN segmentation.
Experience with technical writing.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Execute assigned activities and deliverables in accordance with established objectives, priorities, and timelines.
Collaborate across the Cybersecurity organization to understand challenges, evaluate improvement opportunities, and advance initiatives.
Evaluate existing processes, controls, and practices and develop practical remediation or improvement recommendations.
Research cybersecurity topics, industry practices, and potential solutions to inform recommendations and implementation approaches.
Develop analyses, recommendations, documentation, presentations, and other governance deliverables.
Identify and communicate dependencies, obstacles, and decisions needed to support successful execution.
Support implementation of approved process improvements and remediation activities that strengthen cybersecurity governance, operational effectiveness, and risk management.