Principal - Cyber Security

The Principal of Cyber Security position at Ally is a member of the Information Protection and Risk Management team and works closely with other members of the IPRM program to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to the management of security risks at Ally. The Principal of Cyber Security role requires an individual with a strong technical background as well as an ability to work with the IT organization and business management to align priorities and plans with key business objectives. Responsible for providing technical guidance to staff as they work to accomplish company objectives. This is a mid-level to senior-level highly technical role.

The Work Itself

• Work with the Director of Security Operations to ensure the security program addresses identified risks and business requirements.
• Manage the process of gathering, analyzing and assessing the current and future threat landscape, as well as providing the Director of Security Operations with a realistic overview of risks and threats in the enterprise environment
• Identify process improvement opportunities and develop subsequent plans of action to resolve gaps with minimal management intervention.
• Monitor and report on compliance with security policies and standards, as well as the enforcement of policies within the IT department
• Propose changes to existing policies and procedures to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Assist resource owners and IT staff in understanding and responding to security audit failures reported by auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Provide security communication, awareness and training for audiences which may range from senior leaders to field staff.
• Work as a liaison with vendors and the legal and purchasing departments to establish mutually acceptable contracts and service level agreements.
• Manage production issues and incidents and participate in problem and change management forums.
• Manage and coordinate operational components of incident management, including detection, response and reporting.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of threat and vulnerability management, identify risk tolerances, recommend treatment plans and communicate information about residual risk.
• Manage security projects and provide expert guidance on security matters for other IT projects.
• Ensure audit trails, system logs and other monitoring data sources are reviewed periodically and are in compliance with policies and audit requirements.
• Design, coordinate and oversee security testing procedures to verify the security of systems, networks and applications, and manage the remediation of identified risks

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or relevant field of study preferred
• 5+ years of IT experience with at least 3 years of focus in Information Security
• CISSP preferred
• Demonstrated experience in the identification, plan for resolution and execution of action plans for complex problems in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with the principles of cryptography and cryptanalysis
• Extensive experience in application technology security testing
• Extensive experience in system technology security testing

Ally’s compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).

Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.

Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.

Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.

Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We love this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?, Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on “Doing it Right” and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com ., We all work better as allies. Join a team that thrives on doing it right - whether we’re helping people live their best financial lives or helping each other grow in our careers.

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We’re a leading financial services company serving over 11M customers through banking, auto financing, insurance and investment services. Our team’s approach of celebrating differences and lifting each other up is consistently recognized on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Here, you’ll find people who care about doing work that matters and making an impact in the communities we serve. Good enough is never enough for us - we’re always looking for ways to be better, together.

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