Cyber Security Engineer - Manufacturing IT

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? 

As we move rapidly forward into the future, the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is key to efficient and robust manufacturing processes.  As the lines between these segments blur, we need to ensure the security of our Industrial Control System (ICS) Environments against the emerging threat landscape.  A significant aspect of this security is the deployment of applications intended for secure and safe business operations.

This is an exciting and dynamic position in which the prospective candidate will perform tactical and strategic tasks to support new/existing cyber security solutions throughout our manufacturing sites.  The candidate will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally across the Global Ford enterprise, including engagement with Manufacturing, Manufacturing IT, IT Application Development, IT Operations, IT Architecture, Cyber Security, and external vendors. 

What you'll do...

• Become knowledgeable in Plant/MFG Quality process, tools & methods.
• Implement and support the integration of security COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) applications in Manufacturing.
• Administer application infrastructure to support COTS applications.
• Work with cross functional teams for solution issue resolution.
• Develop test scenarios for application verification and deployment.
• Coordinating and participating in validation and test activities in collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing teams.
• Provide tactical support when required for COTS validation and rollout on industrial devices.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans of threat intelligence sources to determine potential risk to deployed solutions within the manufacturing domain.
• Manage OpenShift environment to administer the application.

You'll have... 

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field OR a combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of experience with Operational Technology (OT) Security (Asset Mgt. and Vulnerability Mgt.) 
  • Understanding of Cyber Threats and the risk they pose to the Mfg. Environment.
  • Understanding of systems architecture concepts.
  • Understanding of IT/OT integration and the associated challenges and opportunities.
• 1+ years of experience with application administration, deployment and troubleshooting.
  • Exposure to Manufacturing Plant Floor Systems.
• 1+ years of API management or development for existing and future data ingestion requirements.
• 1 + years of experience with programming/scripting languages.
• 1 + years of experience with database administration (SQL, Mongo, etc.)
• 1 + years of experience with server administration (Windows, Linux, etc.)
• 1 + years of experience with network administration. (Subnetting, Firewalls, VLAN)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working independently as well as on a team.

Even better, you may have...

• Experience in working in an advanced development/deployment team. 
• Familiar with development and use of scripts and test harnesses for testing and evaluation.
• Familiar with various operating systems and industrial PC Hardware.

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 5-6.

Visa 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.

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