[Hiring] Network Security Engineer @Ford

Role Description

We are seeking a senior technical leader for the Network Security Engineer. You will define the strategy, architecture, engineering, automation, and lifecycle management of Ford’s global network security platforms. Your work will advance Zero Trust and SASE, strengthen cloud and enterprise connectivity, and help ensure network services are secure, resilient, and highly available.

This role combines deep network security expertise with architecture leadership, automation, operational discipline, and collaboration across global teams. You will partner with engineering and operations teams, business stakeholders, and technology providers to modernize network security and support Ford’s enterprise, manufacturing, cloud, supplier, dealer, and partner environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field—or equivalent relevant experience.
• Preferred degree: Bachelor of Technology.
• 12+ years of enterprise IT experience.
• 6+ years of network security engineering experience.
• Experience defining or implementing enterprise network security architecture, technology strategy, or platform roadmaps.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale network environments and operational processes.
• Experience with network automation, incident management, problem management, and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate across engineering and operations teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical direction in a complex environment.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), SASE, and intrusion prevention/detection systems (IPS/IDS).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE, SD-WAN/SDN, F5 load balancers, and DNS/DHCP/IP address management (IPAM), including TCPWave.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, LAN/WAN, MPLS, IPsec VPN, and DMZ architecture.
• Proficiency with Wireshark and network packet analysis.
• Experience with enterprise network operations, technical escalations, incident response, and change management.
• Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Ability to assess network security risks and vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and communicate technical impact.
• Relevant certifications, such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE and Palo Alto certifications such as PCNSE, PCSE, or PCSP.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Agentic AI automation for network security engineering or operations.
• Experience with Full Stack Observability and Site Reliability Engineering practices.
• Experience modernizing legacy network access and security architectures.
• Experience supporting global, 24x7 enterprise environments and Follow-the-Sun operations.
• Experience working with technology partners such as Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and F5.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.