Manager Cyber Security Engineering

General information

Ref # 20289

Remote? No

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live 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?

The Opportunity

At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that has worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We are always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions. To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog at ally.tech

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Manager of Cyber Security Engineering to lead our team of network security engineers and developers. This role is crucial in enhancing our organization's security posture by overseeing the implementation and management of our Network Access Control (NAC) solution based on Forescout, as well as the deployment and development of a Network Detection & Response (NDR) solution using Zeek and Suricata. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, including familiarity with Terraform and Amazon Web Services (AWS), and experience managing NAC solutions. Additionally, experience with Agile methodologies and Jira for project management is essential.

At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The Work Itself

Leadership and Team Management :

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network security engineers and developers.

Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team.

Set clear objectives and performance metrics for team members.

Agile Framework Implementation

Utilize Agile methodologies to manage and prioritize team workflows.

Leverage Jira for tracking progress, managing tasks, and facilitating communication.

Network Access Control (NAC) Management :

Oversee the implementation and operation of the Forescout NAC solution.

Develop and enforce policies to ensure secure network access and compliance.

Network Detection & Response (NDR) Development :

Lead the deployment and development of NDR solutions using Zeek and Suricata.

Ensure effective detection and response capabilities to mitigate network threats.

Utilize Terraform for infrastructure automation and management.

Security Policy and Compliance :

Design and implement security policies and procedures.

Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance.

Continuous Improvement :

Stay updated on emerging security threats and technologies.

Drive initiatives to continuously improve security processes and technologies.

Collaboration and Communication :

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage.

Communicate security strategies and updates to stakeholders.

The Skills You Bring

Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber security engineering, with some leadership experience.
• Technical experience managing and operating Forescout or similar NAC solutions.
• Strong knowledge of NDR technologies, particularly Zeek and Suricata.
• Familiarity with Terraform and AWS for infrastructure automation and cloud integration.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and proficiency in using Jira for project management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred :

#LI-Hybrid

How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including :

Who We Are :

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.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range :

An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Emerging : 110000

Experienced : 145000

Expert : 180000

Incentive Compensation : This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan