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Ref # 17724

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Ally and Your Career

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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’s worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We’re 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

Ally is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security Professional to lead the Security Configuration Compliance Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an infrastructure hardening program to protect against threats and ensure compliance with security configuration baselines. This role requires a strong understanding of cyber security principles, experience in infrastructure hardening, and the ability to lead and mentor a small team. This position reports to the Vulnerability Management Director.

The Work Itself

• Delivers a holistic hardening program in alignment with regulatory requirements to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities
• Define, maintain, and enforce security configuration baselines for all relevant components
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into the design and implementation of new systems
• Ensures scanning tools are configured appropriately and run consistently to identify configuration compliance state and report findings to appropriate teams for remediation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technologies
• Lead and mentor a team of one or two junior cyber security professionals
• Provide guidance and support to other teams on security best practices and compliance requirements

The Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, etc.) or the equivalent combination of training and experience
• 5+ years of experience in technology or cyber security
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing a team or effort
• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, best practices, and industry standards
• Knowledge of Unix and/or Windows operating systems and services
• Understanding of databases, web technologies, and network devices
• Knowledge of hardening standards such as familiarity with CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, etc.
• Experience with configuration compliance scanning tools
• Proactive, self-directing with sense of ownership
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Intermediate competency with Excel

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How We'll Have Your Back

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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: * Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting. * 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 and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs. * Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions 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 support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts. * Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

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:

Emerging: 110000

Experienced: 145000

Expert: 180000

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