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Data Loss Prevention Senior Engineer

Company:
Ford Motor Company
Location:
Clinton Township, OH, 43224
Posted:
January 19, 2026
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Description:

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Enterprise Technology plays 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.

In this position...

The Data Loss Prevention Senior Engineer is responsible for multiple programs across Ford to enable a securely connected digital business as well as preventing the unauthorized disclosure of the company's most sensitive data. The service team is responsible for both the Insider Threat program and Data Loss Prevention program to increase our security posture against data loss.

What you'll do...

Remediate DLP alerts and perform analysis for triage/escalation

Analyze and aggregate data loss prevention data to support the enhancement/tuning of existing policies and determine additional controls

Analyze global data loss prevention data to provide metric reporting

Lead API strategy / roadmap initiatives while aligning the strategy to the business objectives for our clients Includes helping to establish new APIs and supporting current APIs, API development

Engineer and Architect current Data Loss Prevention projects, including data analytics, Alteryx workflow development, API programming, Python and Java development, working in a GITHUB environment for data storage and document management

Work with team to implement RESTful APIs that enable internal analytics to increase reporting speed

Define, implement and support process and technology improvements related to preventing unauthorized disclosure, modification, removal or destruction of information

Effectively test software and deploy and integrate working software and workflows

Must be able to document and present architecture to stakeholders for approvals

Establish and manage relationships with key business customers

Translate customer requirements into deliverables and negotiate feasibility with available tooling/resources

Ability to grasp technical aspects, willing to learn new and challenging technology, enthusiasm in accepting challenging assignments

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience with MS Purview, Defender, and Sentinel, Azure DB

Experienced with data analysis and collaborative tools

Must have experience in Software Engineering Techniques, Software Engineering Architecture, Software Engineering Lifecycle and Data Management

Should be proficient in Business Analysis, Business Knowledge, Software Engineering Leadership, Architecture Knowledge and Technical Solution Design

Experienced with implementing APIs using RESTful or SOAP API

Experienced with Python and Java development

Familiarity with developing machine learning algorithms

Strong problem solving, decision making and analytical skills.

Ability to work independently, manage work to ensure quality, on-time delivery

Strong written/oral communication skills (including management collaboration)

Highly motivated and self-directed

Strong Leadership skills with the ability to train and advise team members

Process driven mind-set; can-do, find-a-way attitude

Understanding of the role information security and compliance play within a global organization.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, O365, etc.)

Even better, you may have...

Experience with GRC Archer

Experience with MS Defender

Technical proficiency in multiple information technologies and/or Cyber security tools

Experience/Knowledge with computer aided design tools (e.g. AutoCAD, CATIA, or Visio)

Experience/Knowledge with policy/rule tools (e.g. SAS)

Candidates should be flexible / willing to work across a delivery landscape which includes and not limited to Agile Applications Development, Support and Deployment, Data Loss Prevention and Insider Threat

Strong understanding of security practices and risk management principles

Experience/Knowledge with one or more technology areas (e.g. operating systems, network, database, programming/coding, etc.)

Knowledge of one or more security domains (Risk Management, Asset Security, Architecture & Engineering, Communication & Network, Identity & Access Management, Assessment & Testing, Operations, Software Development)

Experience/Knowledge with one or more of the following: IT Asset Management, Active Directory, HTML

**Ability to read additional language(s) (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin, Thai, Portuguese added bonus

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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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This position is a salary grade 7 - 8 and ranges from $97,140 - $190,500.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call . #LI-Remote #LI-MG1

Requisition ID : 56251

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