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IAM Engineer, Ford Energy
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Glendale, Hardin County, Kentucky, 42740, USA
Listed on 2026-06-11
Listing for:
Ford Motor Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The IAM Engineer will lead the technical design, deployment, and local governance of IAM frameworks for Ford Energy, collaborating with Enterprise Architects for final design approval of identity, authentication, and authorization systems for Ford Energy's grid-scale and commercial BESS ecosystem. Working in close coordination with Ford Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity, and Ford Energy engineering teams, you will be responsible for implementing and designing IAM configurations for Ford Energy's BESS, aligning with and adhering to established Ford Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity architectural standards.
Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford's century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems.
We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. Why Ford Energy? At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.
What you'll do...
* IAM Architecture & Governance
* Lead the technical design, deployment, and local governance of IAM frameworks for Ford Energy, collaborating with Enterprise Architects for final design approval.
* Define and maintain testable IAM requirements for cloud platforms, SCADA systems, and edge devices, ensuring traceability from concept to deployment.
* Establish secure identity lifecycle processes (provisioning, de-provisioning, and transfer) for internal employees, external partners, and utility customers.
* Authentication & Authorization Security
* Implement and secure modern authentication (MFA, SSO, Passwordless) and federation standards (OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0).
* Design secure machine-to-machine (M2M) authentication and API authorization mechanisms for connected BESS assets and grid controllers.
* Deploy and manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to secure high-risk administrative access to critical infrastructure.
* Compliance, Auditing & Monitoring
* Ensure IAM architectures comply with industrial standards such as NERC CIP, NIST SP 800-82, and Ford's global cybersecurity policies.
* Lead access reviews, vulnerability assessments, and remediation plans for IAM-related risks.
* Develop technical security case materials, IAM documentation, and evidence for design gates, audits, and compliance reviews.
* Cross-Functional Co-Engineering
* Collaborate with software, cloud platform, OT network, and physical security teams to align identity strategies across IT and OT environments.
* Partner with global suppliers and Ford Enterprise IAM teams to integrate Ford Energy platforms with corporate identity providers.
* Communicate identity risks, access governance strategies, and technical recommendations to executive-level stakeholders.
What you'll do...
* IAM Architecture & Governance
* Lead the technical design, deployment, and local governance of IAM frameworks for Ford Energy, collaborating with Enterprise Architects for final design approval.
* Define and maintain testable IAM requirements for cloud platforms, SCADA systems, and edge devices, ensuring traceability from concept to deployment.
* Establish secure identity lifecycle processes (provisioning, de-provisioning, and transfer) for internal employees, external partners, and utility customers.
* Authentication & Authorization Security
* Implement and secure modern authentication (MFA, SSO, Passwordless) and federation standards (OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0).
* Design secure machine-to-machine (M2M) authentication and API authorization mechanisms for connected BESS assets and grid controllers.
* Deploy and manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to secure high-risk administrative access to critical infrastructure.
* Compliance, Auditing & Monitoring
* Ensure IAM architectures comply with industrial standards such as NERC CIP, NIST SP 800-82, and Ford's global cybersecurity policies.
* Lead access reviews, vulnerability assessments, and remediation plans for IAM-related risks.
* Develop technical security case materials, IAM documentation, and evidence for design gates, audits, and compliance reviews.
* Cross-Functional Co-Engineering
* Collaborate with software, cloud platform, OT network, and physical security teams to align identity strategies across IT and OT environments.
* Partner with global suppliers and Ford Enterprise IAM teams to integrate Ford Energy platforms with corporate identity…
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