Solution Architect II

Overview

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters

Responsibilities

About The Role:

The Solution Architect II, under the general direction, will assist in the day-to-day tasks critical to the team's success. The Solution Architect II will work with Project Managers, Technology Leaders and Business Solution Architects to provide technical guidance and designs plus documentation to support security and infrastructure changes to the GMF environment. This individual will be accountable for technology domains and need to identify how projects will require infrastructure or security involvement and determine what area of support to engage. They will attend project meetings when necessary and assist in gathering and documenting infrastructure and security requirements. This individual will also become thoroughly familiar with all compliance, regulatory and security requirements adhering to all corporate policies and standards. This person needs to be very experienced in technology with planning and coordination skills. An energetic, solution minded personality with drive, attention to details and excellent communication skills will be needed for success in this position.

• Serves as expert for the multi-disciplinary project teams they are a member of
• Accountable for the roadmaps and strategies for technology domains allocated
• Collaborates with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the artifacts as needed
• Has extensive experience delivering infrastructure solutions; develops the technical strategy for the projects and acts as SME to program/project teams in the plan, design, and delivery of solutions
• Accountable for documenting infrastructure designs to GMF standards and taking the designs though the formal review process
• Contributes to the development of RFPs/SOWs and participates in the vendor selection process
• Develops and drives short & long term infrastructure strategy for the overall IT project portfolio
• Advises teams of GM Financial standard requirements, security standards, methodology and processes
• Assists project teams in estimating the architecture design effort and in developing/ reviewing/ approving architecture designs
• Communicates and validates project architecture to direct management as well as executive level stakeholders and enterprise architects
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conform with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications

What Makes You A Dream Candidate:

• Advanced knowledge in design and management
• Advanced knowledge of IBM pSeries hardware, operating systems and TSM backup infrastructure
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model and imp subnetting
• Advanced knowledge of the OSI model and security that is associated with each layer
• Advanced understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices and processes
• Demonstrated success in project management
• Detail oriented
• Experience with UML Design Tools
• High level understanding of technology infrastructure, security concepts and platforms
• Knowledge and stay abreast on the latest security and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of IT security processes and controls as well as IT infrastructure and networking technical knowledge
• Strong understanding of application layer protocols including HTTP, SSH, SSL, and DNS
• Understanding of routing and switching protocols as they relate to load balancing
• Ability to think strategically and make collaborative decisions
• Advanced experience with Network and VLAN segmentation
• Communicates quickly, clearly, concisely, appropriately, and intelligently
• Creative, Innovative, problem-solving and maximizing your potential to solve problems and improve methods
• Foster open communication, speaks with impact, listens to others, and writes effectively
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong technical writing
• Think positively when faced with obstacles, build on others ideas, think logically and intuitively

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience preferred
• 5-7 years experience as an Architect with a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions and delivering business values required
• 3-5 years practical experience in software engineering required

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office

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Salary

The base salary range for this role is: USD $99,500.00 to $189,100.00.

At GM Financial, we strive for transparency in all aspects of our business, including pay equity. This is the GM Financial pay range for this role and job level. The exact salary and compensation will vary based on factors like knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

This role is eligible to participate in a performance-based incentive plan. Full time employees are eligible to participate in health benefits on day one of employment.