Principal - Cyber Security

General information

Career area
Technology

Work Location(s)
601 S. Tryon Street, NC

Remote?
No

Ref #
21301

Posted Date
12-09-25

Working time
Full time

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?

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

The Principal of Cyber Security position at Ally is a member of the Information Protection and Risk Management team and works closely with other members of the IPRM program to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to the management of security risks at Ally. The Principal of Cyber Security role requires an individual with a strong technical background as well as an ability to work with the IT organization and business management to align priorities and plans with key business objectives. Responsible for providing technical guidance to staff as they work to accomplish company objectives. This is a mid-level to senior-level highly technical role driving strategic programs in data security, privacy, governance, and cyber resiliency, and serve as a key advisor on data protection and privacy initiatives.

The Work Itself

Lead Data Security & Privacy Initiatives:

• Work with the Director Cyber Security Lead to ensure the security program addresses identified risks and business requirements.
• Manage the process of gathering, analyzing and assessing the current and future threat landscape, as well as providing the Director Cyber Security Lead with a realistic overview of risks and threats in the enterprise environment
• Oversee enterprise-wide data discovery and classification efforts, ensuring accurate identification and categorization of sensitive information across structured and unstructured data sources.
• Champion data obfuscation strategies, including masking, tokenization, de-identification, and redaction, to safeguard confidential data in production and non-production environments.
• Develop and maintain data privacy controls, aligning with regulatory requirements (PCI, SOX, GLBA, NYDFS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.) and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Risk Assessment and Data Governance teams to remediate risk findings and implement mitigation strategies.

Regulatory Process Management:

• Ensure the organization's data security posture meets audit and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and validate checklists and documentation for compliance reviews and regulatory exams.
• Stay current on evolving privacy laws and regulations, translating requirements into actionable security controls.

Technical Leadership:

• Design and implement data security solutions for on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Manage deployment and sustainment of data security technologies (e.g., Delphix, IBM Optim, BigID, Informatica, GenRocket).
• Guide the team in developing and maintaining automated tools for data profiling, masking, and reporting.
• Measure KPI & KRIs against defined objectives and proactively predict potential critical risks

Team Development & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with business, IT, and compliance stakeholders to align security objectives with organizational goals.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical partners, including senior leadership.
• Design and enhance support processes, perform data analysis, track workflow burndown to meet milestones, and deliver KPI/KRI reporting to improve the stability, resiliency, and performance of business-critical applications

The Skills You Bring

• 5+ years in IT, data security, privacy, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in data discovery, classification, and obfuscation (masking, tokenization, de-identification).
• Strong understanding of regulatory processes and compliance frameworks (PCI, SOX, GLBA, NYDFS, Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Hands-on expertise with data security technologies (Delphix, IBM Optim, BigID, Informatica, MS Purview, etc).
• Experience implementing and managing data privacy controls in large-scale banking or financial environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, VBA, JavaScript, SQL).
• Previous experience working with Power BI including up to date knowledge on the latest Power BI features and functions. Proficiency in developing complex DAX calculations that are accurate and performant on large datasets.
• Working knowledge on Splunk and related reporting capabilities
• Knowledge of big data concepts and cloud data warehouse (Hadoop/ Snowflake)
• Knowledge of Data Security capabilities Encryption, Tokenization (Protegrity, Thales/Vormetric, etc.), De-identification (Hashing, Masking, Redaction etc.) (Delphix, Informatica, Privitar, etc.), and Key and Certificate Management (Entrust, Thales/Gemalto, Venafi, etc.)
• Understanding of Amazon Web Serves (AWS) and Azure and use of AWS security tools
• Strong understanding of security controls and how they should be implemented across applications, systems, and internal/cloud platforms
• Proficient with documenting security governance processes and procedures in team runbook
• Experience developing Key Risk Indicators / Key Performance Indicators related to Information Security or IT Risk Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical partners (including senior leadership) with focus on informing, influencing, and relationship building.
• One or more of these certifications strongly preferred: CISM, CISSP, CEH, CRISC, CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure Security
• Knowledge of Compliance aspects of PCI, SOX, GLBA, NYDFS, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other relevant laws and regulations
• Ability to analyze security risks, evaluate new technologies and plan the roadmap.

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: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

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.

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