The Opportunity
Ally is a leading organization dedicated to safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the security of our information systems. Our Cyber Shared Services (CSS) Product Group plays a critical role in advancing our cybersecurity capabilities through innovative solutions in cyber detection engineering, cyber reporting intelligence, and cyber automation.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Delivery Lead as a backfill to join our Cyber Shared Services (CSS) Product Group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, with a focus on cyber detection engineering, cyber reporting intelligence, and cyber automation. This role involves leading the delivery of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful implementation of projects that enhance our cyber defense capabilities.
At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The Work Itself
- Project Leadership – Lead the delivery of cybersecurity projects within the Cyber Shared Services Product Group; develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery; coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope/intake, objectives, and deliverables.
- Cyber Detection Engineering – Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced cyber detection systems; collaborate with engineering teams to develop and deploy detection algorithms and tools; ensure continuous improvement of detection capabilities through regular assessments and updates.
- Cyber Reporting Intelligence – Lead the development and enhancement of cyber reporting and intelligence systems; ensure accurate and timely reporting of cyber threats, incidents, and trends; work with data analysts to derive actionable insights from cyber intelligence reports.
- Cyber Automation – Drive the implementation of automation solutions to streamline cybersecurity processes; identify opportunities for automation in threat detection, incident response, and reporting; collaborate with automation engineers to develop and deploy automated workflows.
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives; communicate project progress, challenges, and successes to senior management and other stakeholders; build strong relationships with key partners and vendors.
- Risk Management – Identify and mitigate risks associated with cybersecurity projects; ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards, regulations, and best practices; develop and implement risk management strategies to protect organizational assets.
The Skills You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or equivalent years of work experience. Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience leading medium-to-complex Agile projects from ideation through completion, with an understanding of the SDLC process. Excellent project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously are required.
- Experience with issue management tools such as JIRA, strongly preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with strong preference for high-touch leadership communication experience.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
- Experience leading cybersecurity projects, with a focus on cyber detection engineering, cyber reporting intelligence, and cyber automation, highly preferred.
- Experience with cybersecurity tools and platforms, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and automation frameworks, preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable.
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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:
- 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: 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