In-Vehicle Cyber Security Engineer
Company: Ford Motor Company
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives
human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom
to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for
the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for
you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define
tomorrow's transportation.As a key member of our Information
Technology group, you'll play a critical part in shaping the future
of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced
technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the
customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the
opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and
analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you
are.Ford is broadening its core competency within the area of
Embedded Cyber Security in the automotive environment. We are both
researching and reviewing new enterprise-wide features and
technologies, as well as providing frameworks, processes and tools
to help the research.Technology is advancing, connection mechanisms
are growing, and consumers and hackers are becoming more
sophisticated. With increasing networking between modules and
access points into the vehicle, the attack surface has increased
thereby opening new potential vulnerabilities.Automobiles are no
longer mere mechanical devices but are controlled by dozens of
digital computers coordinated by internal networks. While all this
technology has allowed for better personalized experiences,
seamless integration into a person's lifestyle, differential
services, predictive diagnostics and safer driving conditions, the
increase in complexity drives the need for advanced security and
data solutions.We are expanding the role of advanced embedded
computing platforms, coupled with cloud-based services, to deliver
applications which will redefine the experience of owning,
maintaining, driving and interacting with Ford Motor Company
vehicles. Security needs to be built into each of these growing
technologies.The In-Vehicle Cybersecurity Engineer will act as the
technical lead designing security into our vehicles. Engineers will
evaluate, critique, and drive secure designs from concept to
implementation. In-Vehicle Cybersecurity Engineers identify new
methods of securing our technologies from drafting specifications
to executing testing.Engineers need to be able to understand and
evaluate risk for in-vehicle systems. Recognizing and accommodating
the limitations of embedded in-vehicle systems is essential.
Engineers are expected to take ownership of assignments including
developing in-depth understanding of the technologies under review,
working to close security gaps and mitigate identified
vulnerabilities, and report out to security management. Over time,
Engineers will grow to become subject matter experts acting to
develop and mature security controls and features in the
vehicle.Other responsibilities include:+ ECU and Vehicle level
solution and process integration+ Interface with cross-functional
teams on technical issues related to cyber security+ Develop and
maintain security requirements and design validation methodologies
(DVM)+ Develop and maintain technical documentation as required+
Ensure security controls are developed, implemented and validated
using robust engineering processes+ Provide training and consulting
to internal Ford function teams+ Conduct a threat model to identify
the vulnerabilities to vehicles+ Perform risk analysis so that
appropriate countermeasures can be developed+ Support major product
programs/new features with security needs+ Research technologies
and security benchmarking data gathering+ Provide presentations to
management (functional leadership, program milestones, security
governance board, etc.)+ Some traveling will be required (plant
support, conferences, regional team meetings, government/academia
visits, etc.)**The Minimum Qualifications we seek:**+ Bachelor's
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software
Engineering, or related field+ 5+ years of experience with embedded
and/or automotive systems+ 3+ years of experience with in-vehicle
network architecture, modules, and protocols (CAN etc.)**The
Preferred Qualifications we seek:**+ Master's Degree in Electrical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related
field+ Experience with SecOC+ Experience with AUTOSAR+ Experience
with system engineering, development, and testing+ Conceptual
understanding of security methodologies and challenges+ 1+ years
professional Security experience or security focus as part of
degree program+ Understanding of system level architecture,
development, design principals+ Experience verifying
vulnerabilities and weaknesses in system design+ Experience
applying security fundamentals (such as Cryptography, keying, PKI,
TLS)+ Experience with IOT security**What you'll receive in
return:**As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent
compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes
generous PTO, retirement, savings, and stock investment plans,
incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience
exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and
recognition.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must
be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of
employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa
sponsorship is not available for this position.We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or
protected veteran status.For information on Ford's salary and
benefits, please
visit:**https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf**At
Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority.
Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting
COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S.
salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless
employees require an accommodation for religious or medical
reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at
least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19
vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired
employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19
vaccination or an approved medical or religious
exemption.**Requisition ID** : 5163
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