In-Vehicle Cybersecurity Manager

Ford Motor Company

Vehicle Cybersecurity Manager leading a team of engineers in securing Ford vehicle programs through cybersecurity engineering processes. Overseeing assessments and ensuring compliance throughout the product development lifecycle.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,800 - $250,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of vehicle cybersecurity engineers responsible for designing cybersecurity controls, testing, and risk management from end to end on embedded vehicle devices.
Oversee assessments, compliance reviews, and technical evaluations of features, functions, platforms, and modules in accordance with Ford cybersecurity engineering processes and relevant global requirements, standards, and regulations such as ISO 21434 and R155.
Ensure cybersecurity requirements are identified, engineered into product designs, and tracked through the development lifecycle from ideation through testing and release.
Review team assessments and supplier deliverables for completeness, technical accuracy, and conformance to established cybersecurity requirements.
Partner with content owners, chief engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to support security-by-design decision-making and timely issue resolution.
Guide the team in performing threat analysis, risk assessment, security audits, and vehicle ecosystem assessments.
Support the development and reuse of cybersecurity work products across vehicle programs to improve efficiency and consistency.
Prepare and present risk reviews to management, governance boards, and other leadership forums for issues that cannot be fully mitigated through technical controls.
Coach and develop team members, supporting technical growth, execution quality, and professional development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field, OR equivalent education and experience.
5+ years of experience in embedded, IoT, or product systems cybersecurity.
Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating technical engineers or project work.
Functional knowledge of cryptographic controls and their application.
Experience with security system engineering, development, and testing.
Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation, including requirements, specifications, and test plans.
Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance technical depth with team leadership and cross-functional coordination.
Even better, you may have... Master's degree in Computer Science or related.
Certifications such as: CISSP, CASE or related.

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

cybersecurity controlsrisk managementthreat analysisrisk assessmentsecurity auditsembedded systemsIoT securitycryptographic controlssecurity system engineeringengineering documentation

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationanalytical skillsstakeholder managementteam coordinationtechnical growthexecution qualityprofessional developmentissue resolution

Certifications

CISSPCASE