Manufacturing Cybersecurity and Network Execution Resident Engineer

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Defiance on a full-time basis. 

The Role

The Manufacturing Cybersecurity Resident Engineer is responsible to lead the plant to “Get Secure and Stay Secure” under the Manufacturing Engineering Cybersecurity Program, while supporting site manufacturing networks and systems. Work is performed at a manufacturing facility where a considerable amount of initiative is exercised as well as capability of working independently with remote supervision and is self-driven. A high level of collaboration and teamwork are required to work with many teams such as Manufacturing Operations, Local & Central IT Teams, Cybersecurity Development team, and other Resident Engineers.

What You’ll Do

• New project implementation/execution of cybersecurity controls and solutions

• Effectively communicate and manage implementation to program timing milestones

• Utilization of IT reporting systems and dashboards to identify, communicate, and fix endpoint security issues

• Provide project/status report outs to senior management

• Existing equipment/site support (troubleshooting, ability to work with legacy OS, etc.)

• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all customers/plant personnel

• Provide technical direction and training to end-users with various technical capability

• Engage Manufacturing Automation & Standards organization in assessing and reviewing newly proposed solutions or applications at the plant (SOR review, etc.)

• Support launch and steady-state cybersecurity assessments and activities

• Document and share best practices and lessons-learned for continuous improvement

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Associate degree in engineering or technology or equivalent or 2+ years of experience in Cybersecurity

• 2 years of manufacturing experience

• Hands on experience with Ethernet switches (i.e. Hirschmann, Cisco, etc.)

• Hands on experience with Windows or Linux operating systems

• High-level technical problem-solving skills

• High-level communication and interpersonal skills

• Autonomy - ability to work with minimum supervision, independent judgement, and drive for results

• Ability to manage challenging projects and assignments

• Ability to lead without authority; Champion of change

• Ability to shift schedule based on production downtime opportunities (weekend, off-shift, etc.)

• Ability to stand in place & ability to traverse long distances, climb stairs to access equipment, as needed

• Travel as required (minimal)

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Cisco certified in CCNA, CCNP, or CCSP

• CompTIA Security+

• Engineering bachelor’s degree, Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

• Hands on experience with industrial automation, controls, etc.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Systems

• Understanding of information cybersecurity

• Knowledge of GM Controls Standards

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. 

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. 

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About GM

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Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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