Manager, IT Security Engineering

Ford Motor Company

Manager IT Security Engineering implementing and optimizing enterprise security platforms at Ford Energy. Supporting security initiatives and acting as L3 escalation point in a dynamic environment.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeGlendale • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,680 - $212,760 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement, configure, upgrade, document, and troubleshoot security platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), Microsoft Defender (XDR/DLP), Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 Security, Tenable (including Cloud TVM), Tanium, Delinea (PAM), GitHub Security, Google Security Command Center (SCC), and Palo Alto Firewalls.
Lead enterprise-wide logging implementation and SIEM data onboarding.
Implement vulnerability and cloud TVM solutions and integrate with asset/CMDB data.
Develop cyber security health monitoring and detection quality improvements.
Perform firewall rule reviews, cleanup, and tightening.
Act as L3 SOC support for advanced investigations and incident response.
Partner with IT and infrastructure teams; participate in change control processes.
Apply AI-assisted approaches to investigation and security operations.
Participate in a rotating L3 off-hours on-call schedule.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in Cyber Security Engineering or Security Operations (SOC), with a proven track record in an L3 or senior technical lead capacity.
Expert-level proficiency in implementing and managing the Microsoft security ecosystem, specifically Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) and Microsoft Defender (XDR).
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 security configurations, and Microsoft Purview.
Demonstrated experience operating enterprise vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Tanium) and integrating them with CMDB/Asset management workflows.
Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, including rule review, policy optimization, and troubleshooting.
Advanced knowledge of incident response lifecycles and the ability to lead complex investigations as a senior escalation point.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive (EV), or Semiconductor industries preferred.

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

Cyber Security EngineeringSecurity OperationsMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft Entra IDMicrosoft 365 SecurityTenableTaniumPalo Alto FirewallsIncident Response

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationAnalytical Thinking