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General Motors Audit Services (GMAS) is seeking a Lead Auditor, Cybersecurity Assurance to lead risk-based cybersecurity assurance engagements across a complex global environment. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on reviews that evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of cybersecurity and technology controls. This individual will work across a broad range of domains, including enterprise technology, cloud, identity and access management, application security, incident response, and infrastructure security. The role also partners closely with business and technology leaders to communicate risk, drive practical remediation, and help strengthen GM’s overall cybersecurity posture. This is a strong opportunity for a cybersecurity audit professional who wants exposure to a large-scale, highly connected environment and enjoys combining technical depth, sound judgment, and leadership.
Job Responsibility
Lead end-to-end cybersecurity assurance engagements, including scoping, planning, fieldwork, issue development, and reporting
Evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls across key risk areas such as identity and access management, logging and monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, backup and recovery, and security configuration
Apply a risk-based perspective to identify control gaps, emerging threats, and opportunities to improve cybersecurity resilience
Review testing workpapers and evidence to ensure conclusions are clear, supportable, and aligned to audit standards and methodology
Develop concise, executive-ready reports that clearly articulate risk, root cause, and practical corrective actions
Present results and themes to business and technology leaders, including senior management, and align remediation priorities
Coach and support team members throughout the audit lifecycle, including testing strategy, issue validation, and stakeholder communication
Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across cybersecurity, IT, privacy, compliance, and other relevant functions
Contribute to continuous improvement of the cybersecurity assurance program, including risk assessment, planning, and reusable testing approaches
Monitor remediation activity and validate that agreed actions appropriately address identified risk
Maintain a strong understanding of GM operations and technology landscape to anticipate emerging cyber risks and adapt assurance coverage accordingly
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent related experience)
5+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, risk management, or technology assurance, including leading engagements and guiding teams through planning, testing, and reporting
Strong understanding of cybersecurity and technology risk, including evaluating confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) across complex, interconnected systems
Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, COBIT, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks
Understanding of technology infrastructure and operations (e.g., endpoint/server hardening, monitoring, backup/recovery, and change/release practices)
Experience assessing controls across core cybersecurity domains such as Identity & Access Management (IAM), privileged access, logging and monitoring, incident response, backup and recovery, vulnerability management, and security configuration controls
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Domestic travel: 5%–10%. International travel: possible
Nice to have
Graduate degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Professional certification(s) such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH, or other relevant security or technology certifications
Big 4 public accounting firm experience and/or a recognized internal audit/assurance program
Working knowledge of networking and security technologies (e.g., routing/switching, ACLs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and secure remote access)
Working knowledge of application security concepts, including secure development practices, vulnerability management, and common testing approaches
Familiarity with operating system platforms (e.g., UNIX/Linux, Windows) and security best practices for each
Hands-on experience with scripting, automation, or data analysis to enable more efficient testing (e.g., PowerShell, Python, SQL)
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated people leadership
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and professional judgment skills