Cyber Security Engineer – PKI & Secrets Management at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience
Proven experience in enterprise security engineering or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
Hands-on experience with secrets management platforms (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, BeyondTrust)
Strong understanding of public-key cryptography, PKI, and cryptographic protocols
Experience designing and operating production-level PKI systems
Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience with containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD workflows
Strong communication skills and ability to present technical concepts to leadership
Solid threat modeling and security architecture skills
Preferred Qualifications
HashiCorp Vault certification or demonstrable expert-level proficiency
Deep expertise in HashiCorp Vault and Terraform
Experience scaling backend systems and implementing secure hardware (HSM, TPM, TEE, etc.)
Familiarity with modern authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, WebAuthn/FIDO2, Zero Trust)
Experience with remote attestation and secure enclave technologies
Proficiency in Go, Rust, Python, or Node.js
Passion for security, attention to detail, and a drive for correctness

Responsibilities

Architecting and operating scalable, secure PKI and secrets management services
Leading design decisions that shape internal trust models and access to sensitive data
Developing and maintaining policies, processes, and controls for key and secrets lifecycle management
Collaborating across engineering, infrastructure, and leadership teams to deliver robust cryptographic systems
Mentoring team members and driving technical excellence across the organization
Advising leadership on long-term security architecture strategies
Participating in on-call rotations for global, critical services

Skills

PKI

Secrets Management

HashiCorp Vault

AWS Secrets Manager

Azure Key Vault

Public-Key Cryptography

Cryptographic Protocols

Terraform

AWS

GCP

Azure

Containerization

CI/CD

Threat Modeling

Security Architecture

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.

Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.

Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.

GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.

GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.

Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.

Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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