Mfg Platform OT Cyber Security Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Cyber Security Engineer developing and maintaining cyber security solutions for manufacturing. Collaborating with multiple teams to ensure security against threats in plant environments.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRedford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial cyber security solutions, including the deployment and troubleshooting of industrial networking infrastructure. Proficient in technical documentation, compliance activities, and cross-functional collaboration within manufacturing environments.

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Industrial Cyber SecurityIndustrial NetworkingTechnical DocumentationProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Industrial Automation SystemsWindows Operating SystemsLinux Operating SystemsIndustrial Network ProtocolsCyber Security FrameworksTroubleshooting Industrial SystemsCyber Security Gap AnalysisImplementation GuidanceProof-of-Concept DevelopmentManufacturing IT

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SwitchesRoutersFirewallsSCADACNCsPLCsHMIs

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentsCyber Security SolutionsCompliance ActivitiesContinuous ImprovementAudit Preparation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate across plant controls, Manufacturing IT, and Enterprise Cyber Security to deliver integrated cyber security solutions for manufacturing environments
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and implementation guidance for industrial cyber security controls
Support deployment of industrial networking and cyber security solutions, including troubleshooting at manufacturing plants
Investigate and evaluate new industrial cyber security and networking solutions for use within Ford manufacturing
Develop and execute proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and in-plant pilots to validate new technologies
Provide training and technical support to manufacturing plants for cyber security solutions
Support deployment of industrial network infrastructure including switches, routers, and segmentation architecture
Maintain and enhance existing cyber security and networking solutions and related documentation
Support cyber security gap analysis, audit preparation, and compliance activities (internal and external)
Capture lessons learned from deployments and drive continuous improvement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field
5+ years of manufacturing or plant-floor experience
Strong understanding of industrial automation systems (PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, SCADA, etc.)
Experience with industrial networking, including switches, routers, and firewalls
Proficiency in Windows operating systems
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with strong communication skills
Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills
Background in industrial/OT cyber security
Experience with Linux operating systems (Debian-based preferred)
Knowledge of industrial network protocols and architecture
Familiarity with cyber security frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements
Experience supporting plant deployments and troubleshooting industrial systems.

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.