General Motors

Senior Cybersecurity Incident Analyst

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity experience focusing on detection engineering and incident response
  • Proficiency with enterprise SIEM platforms and log-centric detection methodologies
  • Experience developing and tuning security detections with correlation logic and threat intelligence
  • Strong knowledge of endpoint security technologies and EDR platforms
  • Experience investigating security events across multiple environments including endpoint, network, and cloud
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced investigations into complex security incidents and emerging threats
  • Develop, implement, and optimize detection logic across various security monitoring technologies
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify adversary behaviors
  • Apply threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies to enhance detection capabilities
  • Design and tune analytics to reduce false positives and improve alert fidelity
  • Develop automated workflows and efficiencies using AI and security orchestration technologies
  • Collaborate with various cybersecurity teams to enhance detection abilities

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with at least 3 in-office days per week
  • Potential for relocation benefits
  • Opportunity to mentor and guide junior analysts
  • Contribution to improving GM's overall cybersecurity posture
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Exposure to advanced technologies and methodologies in cybersecurity
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

As a Senior Cyber Detection Incident Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting General Motors' global enterprise by identifying, analyzing, and helping mitigate advanced cyber threats across cloud, identity, endpoint, network, application, and manufacturing ecosystems.

You will serve as a senior technical leader within the Cyber Detection organization, driving detection engineering initiatives, leading complex investigations, and continuously improving the technologies, analytics, and processes used to identify malicious activity. This role combines deep technical expertise, threat-focused analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance GM's overall cybersecurity posture.

The ideal candidate possesses a passion for cyber defense, strong analytical and investigative skills, and experience developing scalable detection capabilities across modern enterprise environments.

What You'll Do

  • Lead advanced investigations involving complex security incidents, emerging threats, and high-severity escalations

  • Develop, implement, and optimize detection logic across SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR, cloud-native security platforms, and other security monitoring technologies

  • Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify adversary behaviors, attack techniques, and detection gaps

  • Apply threat intelligence, adversary tradecraft, and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies to improve detection coverage effectiveness

  • Design, tune, and validate analytics to reduce false positives and improve alert fidelity

  • Develop automation, enrichment workflows, and operational efficiencies using AI, scripting and security orchestration technologies

  • Partner with Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Product Security, Manufacturing Security, and other cybersecurity teams to improve detection capabilities

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to analysts and detection engineers

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase visibility, reduce investigative effort, and improve operational effectiveness

  • Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and security monitoring solutions to advance GM's detection maturity

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on detection engineering, security operations, incident response, threat hunting, intrusion detection, or security event analysis

  • Experience working with enterprise SIEM platforms and log-centric detection methodologies

  • Experience developing and tuning security detections using correlation logic, behavioral analytics, and threat intelligence

  • Strong understanding of endpoint security technologies and EDR platforms

  • Experience investigating security events across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and application environments

  • Knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework

  • Experience using scripting and query languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and investigative skills

  • Experience communicating technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

  • Ability to lead investigations during cybersecurity incidents

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders

  • Ability and willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with cloud security monitoring and detection engineering in Azure, AWS, and GCP environments

  • Experience with SaaS security monitoring and identity threat detection

  • Experience with network security monitoring, IDS/IPS technologies, packet analysis, and network telemetry

  • Experience supporting manufacturing, operational technology (OT), or industrial control system environments

  • Experience with vehicle cybersecurity, automotive architectures, or embedded security telemetry

  • Experience with application security monitoring, API security, runtime protection, and CI/CD security telemetry

  • Experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, or digital forensics

  • Experience developing SOAR workflows and security automation solutions

  • Security certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GCDA, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent

  • Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop cybersecurity professionals

  • Demonstrated success leading technical initiatives and influencing cybersecurity strategy

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Continuous learning mindset with a passion for innovation and cybersecurity excellence

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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 General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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