Lead security enablement and automation for enterprise application onboarding. Design authentication/authorization patterns (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC), build automation, reusable tools/APIs, and self-service workflows. Partner with application and product teams to ensure secure integrations, perform risk assessments, enforce compliance, and mentor junior engineers.
Description
The Role:
At General Motors, our Cyber Security organization protects the company's global operations through secure, scalable solutions that enable innovation. Within Security Enablement, we partner with application teams to integrate enterprise applications into GM's security ecosystem with strong controls, streamlined onboarding, and automation.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead security enablement and automation for enterprise application onboarding. This role will drive secure, scalable integration patterns across GM's identity and access management ecosystem, with a strong focus on automation, standardization, and self-service with guardrails.
The ideal candidate brings deep cybersecurity and IAM expertise, along with a development background and experience building tools or automation that improve operational efficiency and control consistency.
Technical Leadership
Automation and Process Improvement
Security Enablement
Risk and Compliance
Collaboration and Mentorship
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications):
#LI-SB3
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
The Role:
At General Motors, our Cyber Security organization protects the company's global operations through secure, scalable solutions that enable innovation. Within Security Enablement, we partner with application teams to integrate enterprise applications into GM's security ecosystem with strong controls, streamlined onboarding, and automation.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead security enablement and automation for enterprise application onboarding. This role will drive secure, scalable integration patterns across GM's identity and access management ecosystem, with a strong focus on automation, standardization, and self-service with guardrails.
The ideal candidate brings deep cybersecurity and IAM expertise, along with a development background and experience building tools or automation that improve operational efficiency and control consistency.
Technical Leadership
- Lead secure application onboarding design and implementation across the enterprise
- Define and support authentication and authorization patterns including SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
- Establish scalable standards for identity integration, access management, and application onboarding
Automation and Process Improvement
- Design and build automation to streamline onboarding, validation, configuration, and support processes
- Develop reusable tools, scripts, APIs, and workflows to reduce manual effort and improve consistency
- Expand self-service capabilities for application teams while maintaining security guardrails
Security Enablement
- Partner with application owners, developers, architects, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and guide secure onboarding
- Advise teams on secure integration patterns and control requirements
- Drive onboarding strategy aligned to cybersecurity, IAM, and enterprise architecture goals
- Support deployment and user adoption of enterprise security tools and systems across application teams and stakeholders
- Partner with product, engineering, and security teams to improve security tools by identifying user pain points and providing feedback on features, usability, and integration needs
Risk and Compliance
- Ensure onboarded applications meet internal security standards, policies, and compliance requirements
- Conduct risk assessments and help implement appropriate controls
- Improve onboarding quality through documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement
Collaboration and Mentorship
- Work across Cyber Security, IAM, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure outcomes
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical direction and roadmap priorities
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or Identity and Access Management
- Strong experience with enterprise IAM integrations in a complex environment
- Hands-on experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and related authentication technologies
- Strong development or automation background, including scripting or programming with Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Java, or similar
- Experience with cloud identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, AWS, GCP, or similar
- Strong understanding of access control, encryption, and secure application architecture
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives across cross-functional teams
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience in a lead engineering role within Cyber Security, IAM, or Security Enablement
- Experience building automation using APIs, workflow platforms, infrastructure-as-code, or CI/CD tooling
- Experience improving onboarding through reusable patterns, standards, and engineering guardrails
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
- Deep knowledge of IAM, federation, and secure application integration
- Strong automation and software engineering mindset
- Ability to balance security, scalability, and user experience
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
- Ability to influence across teams and manage multiple priorities
#LI-SB3
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
General Motors Austin, Texas, USA Office
General Motors Austin IT Innovation Center Office



The spirit of boldness, creativity and ambition lives and breathes in the city of Austin, home to one of our innovation centers. Here our IT team members support GM's IT needs in developing web technologies, end-user applications, dealer and factory systems and vehicle technology.
Similar Jobs at General Motors
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Manage ACDelco distribution and dealer relationships within Northern California to drive sales, execute marketing and inventory programs, train and direct sales reps, prospect new distribution opportunities, support forecasting and warranty initiatives, and travel frequently to meet business objectives.
Top Skills:
ExcelGm Parts SystemsMs OutlookPowerPoint
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Lead architecture and development of scalable, high-performance backend APIs and distributed systems. Drive automation, modernization, and integrations (REST/GraphQL/Kafka), mentor engineers, champion CI/CD, observability, and cloud-native practices to align technical work with business goals.
Top Skills:
AksApache KafkaAutomated TestingCi/CdCloud-Native StorageDockerGraphQLJavaKubernetesLlmsMcpMessaging QueuesAzureObservabilityPostgresRedisRestSpring Boot
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Lead ACDelco growth across a multi-state territory by driving sales, program participation, inventory placement, and marketing execution with Direct and National Accounts. Develop and direct sales reps, prospect distribution opportunities, execute local promotions, support training, monitor warranty/returns, provide market input for forecasting, and maintain customer relationships. Role requires frequent travel and independent field leadership to meet regional and national revenue targets.
Top Skills:
ExcelGm Parts SystemsMs OutlookPowerPoint
What you need to know about the Austin Tech Scene
Austin has a diverse and thriving tech ecosystem thanks to home-grown companies like Dell and major campuses for IBM, AMD and Apple. The state’s flagship university, the University of Texas at Austin, is known for its engineering school, and the city is known for its annual South by Southwest tech and media conference. Austin’s tech scene spans many verticals, but it’s particularly known for hardware, including semiconductors, as well as AI, biotechnology and cloud computing. And its food and music scene, low taxes and favorable climate has made the city a destination for tech workers from across the country.
Key Facts About Austin Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 180,500; 13.7% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Dell, IBM, AMD, Apple, Alphabet
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, hardware, cloud computing, software, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.5 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Live Oak Ventures, Austin Ventures, Hinge Capital, Gigafund, KdT Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, Silverton Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: University of Texas, Southwestern University, Texas State University, Center for Complex Quantum Systems, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Texas Advanced Computing Center




