Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Security Operations

GM•Warren, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role GM’s Cybersecurity Team safeguards the company’s global information assets, networks, and infrastructure. Our mission is to proactively defend GM against evolving cyber threats through strategic leadership, technical excellence, and innovative risk management. We seek cybersecurity professionals with advanced expertise, capable of driving enterprise security initiatives and influencing organizational resilience. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with deep expertise in systems development, cybersecurity, and modern software engineering practices. This role requires a seasoned professional who can design, build, and maintain secure, scalable platforms while integrating advanced technologies such as AI and data enrichment into security operations. What You'll Do Platform Engineering & Development Design, develop, and maintain security-focused platforms using scripting languages, C++, and Rust. Implement modern development processes (CI/CD, DevOps, Agile) to ensure efficient and reliable delivery. Build scalable solutions across Linux-based environments and cloud-native architectures. Systems Integration Integrate diverse systems using APIs, webhooks, and other communication protocols. Develop and maintain integrations with AI-driven tools and data enrichment platforms to enhance SecOps capabilities. Ensure interoperability across heterogeneous environments and security tools. Security Operations Collaborate with SecOps teams to design and implement advanced monitoring, detection, and response solutions. Troubleshoot complex systems and resolve performance, reliability, and security issues. Apply cybersecurity best practices to safeguard infrastructure and applications. Infrastructure & Cloud Architect and manage cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a focus on security and scalability. Optimize Linux OS and kernel-level configurations for performance and resilience. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years in systems development , with a proven track record of delivering complex solutions.
Minimum 4+ years in SecOps or cybersecurity -focused roles.
Strong programming skills in scripting languages, C++, and Rust
Solid understanding of Linux OS internals and kernel-level operations
Hands-on experience with cloud development and architecture ( AWS, Azure, GCP )
Proficiency in troubleshooting complex distributed systems.
Experience integrating systems via APIs , webhooks, and other protocols.
Familiarity with AI-driven integrations and data enrichment workflows.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerization ( Docker, Kubernetes )
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards ( NIST, ISO, SOC2 )
Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, EDR , and other SecOps platforms.
Contributions to open-source projects or security communities.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain security-focused platforms using scripting languages, C++, and Rust.
Implement modern development processes (CI/CD, DevOps, Agile) to ensure efficient and reliable delivery.
Build scalable solutions across Linux-based environments and cloud-native architectures.
Integrate diverse systems using APIs, webhooks, and other communication protocols.
Develop and maintain integrations with AI-driven tools and data enrichment platforms to enhance SecOps capabilities.
Ensure interoperability across heterogeneous environments and security tools.
Collaborate with SecOps teams to design and implement advanced monitoring, detection, and response solutions.
Troubleshoot complex systems and resolve performance, reliability, and security issues.
Apply cybersecurity best practices to safeguard infrastructure and applications.
Architect and manage cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a focus on security and scalability.
Optimize Linux OS and kernel-level configurations for performance and resilience.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.