Staff DevOps and Networking Engineer

The Digital Manufacturing Systems (DMS) team at Ford is building the digital factory of the futurea software-defined manufacturing ecosystem that integrates process product and production to empower operators and engineers like never before. We operate at the intersection of advanced software embedded systems connected hardware and real-time insights to enable Fords transformation into a Virtual First Connected Factory that closes feedback loops in real time. Our goal is simple: make the operators life better while building safer smarter and more efficient plants worldwide.

In this position...

As a key member of this innovative team you will:

• Build resilient infrastructure that supports operational technology security throughput optimization and device discovery in Fords factories.
• Develop and maintain network and DevOps solutions for real-time connectivity and deployment in manufacturing environments.
• Work with hardware software and data teams to integrate secure networks into Fords digital factory ecosystem.
• Enable real-time data exchange and monitoring for proactive factory management.
• Advance Fords in-house platforms for seamless scalable operations in connected manufacturing.

What youll do...

• Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines infrastructure as code and network configurations for high-availability systems.
• Manage the end-to-end DevOps lifecycle including automation monitoring and scaling of manufacturing applications.
• Lead network security optimization and discovery for connected devices and edge computing in factories.
• Proactively address infrastructure issues ensuring minimal downtime in production environments.
• Mentor engineers on DevOps practices and network design fostering a culture of efficiency and innovation.
• Define infrastructure strategy evaluate Infrastructure as code tools and adapt them to manufacturing needs.
• Maintain secure compliant networks that support real-time data flows and IoT integrations.
  

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science & Engineering similar or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 6 years of experience in production settings across DevOps network engineering or infrastructure with proven expertise in containerization Infrastructure as Code and deployment tools including Docker Kubernetes or Terraform
• 2 years experience designing IoT device networks including discovery leveraging a strong understanding of the OSI model and transmission protocols.
• 2 years of experience is required in utilizing monitoring tools and developing automation scripts (e.g. Python Bash).
• 1 year of experience with cloud infrastructure specifically deploying applications and services into Google Cloud Platform (GCP) AWS or Azure
• 1 year of experience in networks IIoT security or edge computing environments

Even better you may have

• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams on complex interconnected systems.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.
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