Cloud Security Engineer

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? The Enterprise Cyber Security Cloud Security team is responsible for working with other security and cloud services 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 Cloud Security team is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and recommending cloud security tools and functions to enhance security around Ford's public cloud. The team is also responsible for developing and managing the following Security Services in Ford’s public cloud environments:

• Cloud Security Automation Development
• GCP/Azure Security Compliance
• GCP VPC Service Control
• GCP Cloud Armor/ Azure WAF

What you'll do...

• Partner with other Cloud Security team members to identify and develop automation for security related workflows and audits (VPC SC, DLP, Exceptions, Org Policy, etc..).
• Lead evaluation and develop an understanding of tools needed to address security gaps.
• Lead/Collaborate with EPEO Services teams on security gap remediation.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related OR a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of scripting and automation experience
• Proven experience in developing and implementing automation using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Go, particularly for API integrations, security tool orchestration, and custom audit scripts.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Git and GitHub for version control, collaborative development, and security automation pipeline management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to integrate security automation into the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform.
• 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 and Cloud Armor
• 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.

Even better, you may have...

• 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.

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: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD This position is a range of salary grades 7-8. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. SOUTHEAST MI RESIDENTS: This role is posted as remote unless you reside within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI—in which case we request on-site presence up to 4 days a week. 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. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. #LI-Remote Requisition ID : 54783 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job