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Join Ford's Enterprise Cyber Security SaaS Security team, a critical unit dedicated to safeguarding our extensive portfolio of SaaS solutions. We collaborate closely with various security and SaaS service teams to proactively identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities within Ford's cloud-based applications. This team is at the forefront of enhancing Ford's SaaS security posture by strategically identifying, onboarding, and integrating SaaS solutions with our security tools. A key aspect of this role involves developing, implementing, and managing robust security policies within cutting-edge platforms such as AppOmni and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA).

The team is responsible for:

• Identifying, onboarding, and evaluating SaaS Solutions onto our security tools and functions to enhance security around Ford-used SaaS solutions.

• Developing and managing security policies in the following advanced security tools:

  • AppOmni

  • Microsoft Defender For Cloud Apps (MDCA)

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Technology or related OR a combination of education and experience

• 3+ years of SaaS/Cloud cybersecurity experience:

  • Customer-centric mindset with a strong commitment to collaboration and team success.

  • Proactive self-starter with a continuous learning aptitude, capable of quickly adapting to new technologies and threats.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical reasoning skills to diagnose and resolve intricate security challenges.

  • Strong drive for results, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

  • Unwavering commitment to quality and adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

  • Practical familiarity with Agile project planning methodologies and hands-on experience using Jira for task tracking and project management in a security context.

  • Proficiency in developing customer-facing and technical documentation (Markdown/HTML), encompassing security configurations and process procedures to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer.

Even better, you may have...

• Deep hands-on experience with SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) tools, specifically AppOmni and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA), including policy development, incident response, and integration.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD) for identity and access management within SaaS environments.

• Solid understanding and practical experience with Git and GitHub for version control, collaborative development, and security automation pipeline management.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to integrate security automation into the software development lifecycle.

• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform.

• Comprehensive understanding of security best practices for enterprise-level SaaS deployments, cloud platforms (GCP, Azure), and common web application security frameworks.

• Demonstrated experience in the secure configuration and functionality of key enterprise SaaS solutions, including but not limited to: Microsoft 365 (M365), Salesforce, GitHub, ServiceNow, Jira, and Miro.

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

GSR 6-8

• Grade 6: $85,400 - $143,200
• Grade 7: $99,600 - $166,600
• Grade 8: $115,000 - $192,900

SOUTHEAST MI RESIDENTS: This role is posted as remote unless you reside within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI-in which case we request on-site presence up to 4 days a week.

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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What you'll do...

• Collaborate with fellow SaaS Security team members and cross-functional teams to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve SaaS security issues, ensuring a robust and secure environment.

• Partner and lead remediation efforts with Enterprise Platform Engineering & Operations (EPEO) Services teams and other stakeholders to mitigate identified security risks and ensure timely resolution.

• Drive the enforcement and continuous improvement of SaaS Security Compliance Standards across Ford's diverse SaaS landscape.

• Design, develop, and implement robust automation solutions for critical security workflows, audits, and policy management within platforms like AppOmni, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA), and exception handling processes.

• Lead the technical evaluation and strategic adoption of new security tools and technologies to effectively address emerging security gaps and enhance our defense capabilities.