This position will be involved in developing/engineering solutions across the current and future security portfolio. The ideal candidate should have experience: managing and optimizing DevOps infrastructure; designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines; automating deployments, and enhancing product release processes. This position is for Azure cloud but has potential for Google Cloud Platform projects/cross functional.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Information Systems.  2+ years of proven hands-on experience with IT security and Devops cloud engineering. Microsoft Azure certifications such as: AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400 Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps tools and services, including Azure Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, and Boards. 2+ years with engineering expertise with Full stack, hands-on expertise with infrastructure including IaC such as Terraform or ARM templates. 2+ years of experience developing end-end using APIs and/or scripting languages such as Powershell, Python, YAML, JSON, NodeJS, etc. 1+ years leading projects and implementations.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

        Technical Skills:

Understanding, with hands-on experience, of IT Security and Security Engineering technologies such as CASB, CSPM, Email Security Gateways, SIEM/SOAR, Endpoint Protection, EDR/XDR, DLP, etc. Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle Hands-on experience solving security technical challenges. Deep technical knowledge of cloud platforms: Azure is strongly preferred.  Experience engineering reusable tools and self-service capabilities with automated infrastructure operations Experience in creating frontend components that support accessibility Proven experience in engineering solutions that improve the developer or user experience and productivity. Hands-on experience setting up CI/CD pipelines. OpenShift Tekton, or GitHub Actions, or alike Knowledge of secure coding practices Experience setting up serverless functions using GCP Cloud Run or Cloud functions, and configuring the respective cloud provider for scaling  Robust knowledge of system design principles including reliability, availability, and scalability Understanding of security frameworks Experience setting up logging and monitoring services (Dynatrace, GCP Ops Suites) Proven ability to implement and prove out POCs with speed, vision and quality Strong consulting and analytical skills and a risk management mindset

       Other Skills: 

Demonstrates the ability to be highly collaborative with peers across the organization. Possess a high tolerance for ambiguity and ever-changing technology environment. Possess a strong bias for action. Naturally curious and stays on top of emerging trends and threats. interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Familiarization with agile concepts. Ability to thrive in working in a fast-paced, technologically forward-leaning environment and are not afraid to push the boundaries of security capabilities. A sense of intellectual curiosity and a burning desire to learn.

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!

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of cloud computing (including networking, compute, storage, and services), ensuring that the appropriate technology and methodologies are applied when translating business requirements into technical and functional solutions.   Collaborating internally and across the organization in driving cloud adoption of security technologies. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to DevOps and cloud computing. Extensive collaboration with technical and business facing stakeholders to engineer solutions which exceed customer expectations and drive significant business value.  Implement and monitor security standards across development, testing, and production environments. Design solutions and processes to monitor, test for, and strategically deploy product updates. Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements, implement from end-end. Utilize futuristic tools, technology, and frameworks for enhancing business experience.  Participate in the development of a healthy product backlog, ensuring agile practices are followed.  Proactively identify opportunities to improve and automate existing technologies.  Support strategic vision for new infrastructure and systems by providing input on roadmaps/value maps in partnership with business stakeholders that aligns with the overall corporate strategy.  Support organizational wide Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans and strategy so the organization is prepared for potential events.  Support 24x7 security operations as needed.