Mfg Platform OT Cyber Security Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

• Collaborate across plant controls Manufacturing IT and Enterprise Cyber Security to deliver integrated cyber security solutions for manufacturing environments
• Develop andmaintaintechnical documentation standards and implementation guidance for industrial cyber security controls
• Support deployment of industrial networking and cyber security solutions including troubleshooting at manufacturing plants
• Investigate and evaluate new industrial cyber security and networking solutions for use within Ford manufacturing
• Develop and execute proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and in-plant pilots tovalidatenew technologies
• Provide training and technical support to manufacturing plants for cyber security solutions
• Support deployment of industrial network infrastructure including switches routers and segmentation architecture
• Maintain and enhance existing cyber security and networking solutions and related documentation
• Support cyber security gap analysis audit preparation and compliance activities (internal and external)
• Capture lessons learned from deployments and drive continuous improvement opportunities

What youll do...

• Design and implement network segmentation strategies (zones/conduits Purdue Model IDMZ) aligned to industrial security standards
• Apply Zero Trust security principles including:
  • Verification of all users devices and communications before granting access
  • Micro-segmentation of networks to limit lateral movement within manufacturing environments
• Perform and support cyber security risk assessments and residual risk evaluation for manufacturing systems
• Support asset inventory visibility and monitoring of OT environments to enable threat detection and response
• Ensure secure connectivity between OT IT and cloud systems including encryption protected network boundaries and controlled data flows
• Support identity and access managementfor OT systems including credential management secure remote access and device identity
• Support vulnerability management lifecycle including remediation tracking and patch coordination
• Participate in incident response recovery planning and operational resilience activities
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure cyber security standards (e.g. IEC 62443) are adhered to in deployed solutions

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering Cyber Security or related field
• 5 years of manufacturing or plant-floor experience
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems (PLCs CNCs HMIs SCADA etc.)
• Experience with industrial networking including switches routers and firewalls
• Proficiencyin Windows operating systems
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment withstrong communicationskills
• Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills
• Background in industrial/OT cyber security
• Experience with Linux operating systems (Debian-based preferred)
• Knowledge of industrial network protocols and architecture
• Familiarity with cyber security frameworks standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting plant deployments and troubleshooting industrial systems

Even better you may have...

• Background in industrial/OT cyber security
• Experience with Linux operating systems (Debian-based preferred)
• Knowledge of industrial network protocols and architecture
• Familiarity with cyber security frameworks standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting plant deployments and troubleshooting industrial systems

Additional duties & qualifications:

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Manufacturing IT and Cyber Security organizations
• Critical thinker with ability to solve complex technical problems
• Ability to work independently as a highly motivated self-starter
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office tools
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing plants asrequired

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 salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

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.

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. 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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