Network Security Engineer
Ford Motor Company · Oklahoma City, OK, United States ·
COMPENSATION
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- 12+ years IT experience
- Palo Alto & Cisco expert
- Zero Trust & SASE focus
- Global 24x7 operations
- Network automation lead
You will define enterprise network security architecture and lead technology roadmaps for a global automotive manufacturer. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on engineering to modernize legacy systems and implement Zero Trust models.
Collaboration with engineering, operations, and technology partners is central to ensuring secure connectivity across manufacturing, cloud, and partner environments. You will drive automation initiatives and support 24x7 global operations.
What you'll do
- Define enterprise network security architecture and technology roadmaps
- Lead Zero Trust, SASE, and firewall strategy implementation
- Design secure connectivity for cloud, manufacturing, and partner networks
- Modernize legacy VPN and DMZ architectures using Zero Trust models
- Drive network automation and Infrastructure as Code practices
- Coordinate remediation of security vulnerabilities and zero-day risks
- Support major incidents and technical escalations in global operations
- Mentor network security engineers and provide technical direction
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 12+ years of enterprise IT experience required
- 6+ years of specialized network security engineering experience
- Expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, Prisma Access, and Cisco Umbrella
- Strong knowledge of ZTNA, SASE, and IPS/IDS systems
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE, SD-WAN, and F5 load balancers
- Proficiency with DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and TCPWave management
- Deep understanding of routing, switching, MPLS, and IPsec VPN
- Experience with Wireshark and network packet analysis
- Relevant certifications like CCNP, CCIE, or PCNSE preferred
Nice to have
- Experience with Agentic AI automation for security operations
- Background in Full Stack Observability and SRE practices
- Experience modernizing legacy network access architectures
- Support experience in global Follow-the-Sun operations
- Working history with Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, or F5 partners
Stack
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Prisma Access
- Cisco Umbrella
- Cisco ISE
- F5 Load Balancers
- SD-WAN
- TCPWave
- Wireshark
- ZTNA
- SASE
How you'll work
- Supports global 24x7 enterprise environments
- Follow-the-Sun operational model
- Collaboration across global engineering teams