Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Security Operations Engineering

General Motors is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their Cybersecurity Team, which is responsible for safeguarding the company’s global information assets. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining secure platforms while integrating advanced technologies into security operations.

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

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
• 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