SaaS Cybersecurity Specialist

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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 App Omni and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related OR a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of scripting and automation experience
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing automation using scripting languages such as Python, Power Shell, or Go, particularly for API integrations, security tool orchestration, and custom audit scripts.
  • Solid understanding and practical experience with Git and Git Hub for version control, collaborative development, and security automation pipeline management.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions) to integrate security automation into the software development lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform.
  • 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 documenting technical processes, procedures, and security configurations to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer.

• Deep hands‑on experience with SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) tools, specifically App Omni 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.
• 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, Git Hub, Service Now, 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 change maker, 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,…