Manager Cyber Security Engineering

General information

Career area
Technology

Work Location(s)
500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC

Remote?
No

Ref #
20289

Posted Date
07-31-25

Working time
Full time

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some clich 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?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

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:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or AWS certifications 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. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
• 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 pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, 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 assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
• Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
• To view more detailed information about Ally's Total Rewards, please visit this link: ;/li>

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

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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at 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 : $110000 - $180000 USD

An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, 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.

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