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# Staff Security Software Engineer

- **Company:** General Motors
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,200.0 - $246,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cyber Security, Google Tools, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, SailPoint, Docker, Databricks, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/267F38E3AD2E4292A402613AB3611C74/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
 * 9+ years of experience in the administration, configuration, and support of IAM products including: EntraID, SailPoint or other similar products.
 * Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C++).
 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
 * Experience working with security and audit teams
 * Ability to self-manage time and maintain an excellent work ethic in an Agile environment
 * Able to convey identity requirements and concepts across different levels of users
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

 * Exposure to contractor heavy and partner collaboration driving identity systems
 * Project experience modeling and deploying external identity architectures
 * Experience working with Databricks, Microsoft, or Google products
 * Experience with CASB security integrations
 * Experience with front-end application development

## Description

We're looking for a seasoned Security Software Engineer to join our IAM team (Identity Access Management) to help develop, architect and advance our suite of applications and services. You will contribute primarily to developing novel IAM technology for GM while also advancing and optimizing our SaaS services. Serve as an internal subject matter expert on architecture, implementation, management, and industry best practices for identity strategy.

What You'll Do :

 * Design and develop security-focused software solutions, tools, and automation frameworks
 * Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments
 * Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security into system architecture
 * Conduct code reviews and threat modeling to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
 * Build and maintain systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting on security events
 * Develop and maintain APIs and microservices that support security operations
 * Participate in incident response and forensic investigations as needed
 * Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, This role is categorized as remote. This means the selected candidate may be based anywhere in the country of work and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.