Cyber Security Specialist

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

Minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of experience in Software Engineering
• 2+ years of experience working with a cloud platform such as GCP or Microsoft Azure

Our preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with CI/CD deployment pipelines & automated build and configuration tools such as Jenkins, Chef, OpenShift, Tekton, Cloud Build
• Experienced in developing and releasing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using configuration management tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with automation using scripting languages such as Python, Go, Node.js, etc.
• Strong understanding of Git and GitHub.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices and guidelines (at the enterprise-level) related to GCP and Azure Cloud deployments as well as common web application frameworks
• Understand the functionality and secure usage of various GCP services: VPCs, IAM, security groups, compute engine, cloud storage, Security Command Center, VPC Service Control, Cloud DLP, Cloud Armor and Chronicle (SIEM)
• Understand the functionality and secure usage of various Azure services: Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, App Services, Azure SQL Databases, Storage Accounts, Kubernetes, Containers, Key vaults.
• Customer focused and strong team orientation
• Self-starter and fast-learner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and Analytical/Reasoning skills
• Strong drive for results and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and project timing
• Familiarity with the agile project planning process and use of Rally.
• Document processes & procedures and developing other documentation.

What you'll receive in return :

As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings, and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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In this position...

The Cloud Security team is responsible for working closely with Cloud Operations and other security teams to ensure alignment and collaboration in securing Ford's public cloud infrastructure. The teams work closely together to identify security gaps in the cloud environments and address them.

The team is also responsible identifying, evaluating, and recommending cloud security tools and functions to enhance security around the organizations public cloud environments as well as develop and manage the following Google Cloud Platform services:

• Security Command Center

• VPC Service Control (VPC SC)

• Cloud DLP

• Cloud Armor

What you'll be able to do:

• Automate workflow for Cloud Security related audits (VPC SC, Org Policy, etc..).
• Lead evaluation and develop an understanding of tools needed to address security gaps.
• Lead/Collaborate with ITO Services teams on security gap remediation.