SaaS Cybersecurity Specialist

Ford Motor Company

SaaS Cybersecurity Specialist at Ford enhancing SaaS security posture. Collaborate with teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve security issues in cloud applications.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,400 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsServiceNowTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SaaS cybersecuritysecurity automationSaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)Microsoft EntraGitGitHubCI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)security best practices

Soft Skills

customer-centric mindsetcollaborationproactive self-starterexcellent communication skillsproblem-solvinganalytical reasoningdrive for resultstime managementcommitment to qualityadaptability