Cybersecurity IAM Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. 

Are you a cybersecurity or IAM enthusiast with a knack for innovation? Perfect. Ford Motor Company’s Enterprise Technology department is seeking an innovative Cybersecurity Engineer to join a small team of forward-thinkers who are eager to push the boundaries of what is possible.

You will be instrumental in building out innovative solutions within Ford Motor Company's Cybersecurity and IAM tool base which focus on safeguarding Ford's digital assets, pioneering new solutions, fortifying our cybersecurity posture and ensuring the resilience of our security and IAM infrastructure.

On this small strike-team, you will design solutions, turn them into proof of concepts and then work with Platform owners on integration before moving onto the next solution. The team will focus on rapid, agile and quality deliverables.

What you'll do...

• Plan, architect, and build comprehensive security and IAM solutions.


• Test solutions to ensure they meet the highest standards of performance and security.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of security and IAM solutions with existing systems.


• Conduct regular internal security assessments to identify areas of continued improvement.


• Mentor and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.


• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks to ensure timely delivery.


• Coordinate with third-party vendors and service providers as needed.


• Leverage SRE best practices to develop and implement incident response plans and procedures for the receiving platform team.


• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all solutions.


• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to hand off solutions to relevant platform teams


• Stay up-to-date with and Research industry best practices and emerging trends.


• Participate in industry forums, conferences, and workshops to share knowledge and stay informed about the latest advancements.


• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., NIST, GDPR).

You'll have... 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related.


• 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting & building Cybersecurity and/or IAM solutions in GCP or Azure.
  
  
  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively to develop effective solutions.
  
  
  • Ability to engage with customers to gather feedback and requirements.
  
  
  • Strong research skills to stay ahead of new technologies and trends.
  
  
  • Highly proficienct in designing, building and testing robust security and IAM solutions.
  
  
  • Experience with cloud security and IAM solutions from major providers (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud).
  
  
  • Experience with the Microsoft IAM Stack (e.g., Active Directory, ADFS, AD LDS, MIM, etc…).
  
  
  • Ability to perform threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential security threats and develop mitigation strategies.
  
  
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
  
  
  • Ability to gather customer sign-off and ensure satisfaction with delivered solutions.
  
  
  • Ability to propose advanced research solutions for cutting-edge industry trends and continual improvement.
  
  

Even better, you may have...

• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, PowerShell, Terraform) for automation and custom solution development.


• Ability to manage and respond to security incidents effectively, including forensic analysis and root cause investigation.


• Experience using SRE principles in the operation and monitoring of solutions.


• Knowledge of identity federation and single sign-on (SSO) technologies (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).


• Familiarity with Decentralized Identity Frameworks.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: 2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf (ford.com)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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