Head of IT Enterprise Security, Ford Energy

We are seeking a visionary Head of IT Enterprise Security to lead the security strategy for our new high-growth battery energy storage business. As a key member of the team you will be the primary architect of a secure-by-design philosophy. This is a unique opportunity to build a world-class security program from the ground up securing the very technology that will power the future.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Security Strategy & Leadership: Build and lead a comprehensive security program from the ground up covering Product Manufacturing (OT) and Corporate (IT) security.
• Product Security (Secure-by-Design): Partner with Engineering to integrate security into the product lifecycle focusing on Battery Management Systems (BMS) firmware integrity and hardware-level protections.
• IP & Trade Secret Protection: Implement rigorous data loss prevention (DLP) and access controls to safeguard proprietary battery chemistry R&D data and manufacturing processes.
• Manufacturing (OT) Security: Secure our automated production lines and factory floor environments to ensure operational uptime and prevent industrial sabotage.
• Supply Chain Integrity: Establish a robust vendor risk program and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to ensure the integrity of global components and sub-systems.
• Compliance & Standards: Drive the business toward achieving critical product and industrial certifications (e.g. IEC 62443 ISO 27001 UL 2900).

Required

• Experience: 12 years in cybersecurity or risk management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a hardware manufacturing or high-tech environment.
• Education: Bachelor Degree
• Product Expertise: Proven track record of securing embedded systems firmware or IoT devices at scale.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Direct experience securing Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to build security functions from scratch in a fast-paced startup-style business unit.
• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field.
• Certifications: CISSP is required; CSSLP (Secure Software) or GICSP (Industrial Security) is highly preferred.

Preferred

• Experience in the Renewable Energy Automotive (EV) or Semiconductor industries.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical risks to executive leadership and board members.
• Familiarity with export control regulations and international intellectual property protection.
• Visionary strategic thinker able to navigate rapidly evolving global energy storage markets.

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.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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