Insider Threat Specialist/Analyst

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?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

This job is posted as fully REMOTE, and Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

The Cyber Security Data Protection Service is responsible for driving information security throughout Ford to enable a securely connected digital business as well as preventing the unauthorized disclosure of the company’s most sensitive data. We continuously evaluate, assess, and address the changing Cyber Security landscape to make Ford the world’s most trusted company.

Our goal is to protect information assets, identify security risks, leverage and share industry best practices. The Insider Threat Program is responsible to detect, analyze, mitigate, & respond to insider threats. This is a highly visible and collaborative position working with cross-functional senior leadership & internal teams.

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Apply program management, thought leadership, and analysis skills to contribute to insider threat program daily operations and processes
• Manage process and technology improvements related to improving our capability to detect, perform analysis, & respond
• Gather, integrate, review, assess, and respond to information derived from Security, Human Resources, Legal, continuous monitoring, and other information sources to identify potential insider threat concerns
• Prepare and maintain insider threat reports & case files
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization (Compliance, Special Investigations, Privacy, Legal, IT, Global Security, Cyber Security, People First, HR) to communicate technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders such that plans and requirements are fully understood, and issues are resolved effectively and efficiently
• Develop stakeholder briefings on trend analysis and identify new opportunities for program maturation
• Keep monitoring, triage, & test case processes updated
• Drive organizational change to make Ford a safer and more secure place to work
• Support regional expansion, including assessing new technologies & deployment activities
• Manage supplier/vendor relationships & purchase orders related to the program
• Support future state roadmap and initiatives
• Contribute to other data security projects as required

Required Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years experience in Insider Threat Behavioral Models
• High quality analytical, triage, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Lead and work in small groups to accomplish goals
• Ability to apply critical thinking in evaluating different scenarios
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• Ability to prioritize work and operate independently; know when to seek guidance
• Excellent communications, facilitation, negotiation and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple concurrent high priority assignments
• Develop operational requirements and perform gap analysis
• Excellent follow-up skills, project management

Nice to have

• Experience in event correlation and leveraging security tools for identification & analysis of suspicious behavioral indicators.
• Knowledge of Insider Threat Behavioral Models
• Global Counter Insider Threat Professional (GCITP) Certification
• CERT SEI Insider Threat Analyst or Program Manager Certification
• Experience in Cyber Security, Internal Investigations, Employee Monitoring, Threat Intelligence, Red Team, Forensics
• CISSP

You are an ideal candidate for our team if you value:

• Protecting Ford’s users, data, and intellectual property 
• Curiosity, innovation, and taking the initiative 
• Challenging investigations and problems to solve
• Cross-organizational collaboration
   

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 more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP2
This position is a range of salary grades GSR 6-8 .      

This job is posted as fully REMOTE, and Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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