Endpoint Security Platform Engineering Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Endpoint Security Platform Engineering Manager to lead the design implementation and operation of enterprise endpoint security solutions. This role will manage a team of engineers responsible for deploying maintaining and enhancing endpoint security platforms to protect against advanced threats malware and unauthorized access.

The position emphasizes DevOps mindsets Quality of Protection (QoP) observability and automation to improve coverage detect agent issues and enable self-service and automated capabilities for SOC operations. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision and strong leadership skills to drive both operational excellence and security innovation.

• Lead and mentor a team of endpoint security engineers providing guidance performance management and career development.
• Define and drive the endpoint security strategy and roadmap ensuring alignment with enterprise security objectives and business priorities.
• Oversee the deployment configuration and optimization of endpoint security platforms including Microsoft Defender (MDE) Trend Micro and Cisco Secure Endpoint to ensure effective threat prevention and detection.
• Implement QoP and observability frameworks using monitoring and analytics to detect coverage gaps agent issues and anomalies across devices and environments.
• Enable automation and orchestration to support SOC operations streamline incident response and enhance endpoint protection coverage.
• Explore and implement AI-driven solutions to proactively detect agent failures performance anomalies and emerging threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding Client & Server Device Engineering Cloud CDC Compliance & other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of endpoint security solutions into the enterprise ecosystem.
• Manage vendor relationships including solution evaluation escalation handling and performance tracking to optimize platform effectiveness.
• Oversee platform outages releases and change management ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Develop enforce and continuously improve endpoint security policies standards and procedures in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Establish and maintain metrics dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track endpoint security effectiveness and progress against objectives.
• Support incident response activities involving endpoints working closely with SOC and threat intelligence teams to contain and remediate threats efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 8 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong expertise with endpoint security platforms specifically MDE Trend Micro and Cisco Secure Endpoint.
• Hands-on experience with EDR antivirus vulnerability management monitoring tools and automation frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure including Windows macOS Linux mobile devices and cloud environments.
• Proven experience implementing QoP metrics observability solutions and automation leveraging IaC or DevOps principles.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST ISO 27001 CIS) and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP CCSP CISM or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in scripting automation and security orchestration using tools such as PowerShell Python or Terraform.
• Familiarity with cloud security platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and endpoint security in hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence malware analysis and AI-driven threat detection.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and lead enterprise-level security program initiatives.

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.

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