Teh Ford Extranet Engineering team is responsible for developing and designing firewall and other solutions deployed within the Extranet space. These technologies include: firewalls (physical and virtual), virtual hosting systems, VPN solutions, management tools, remote access solutions and other security solutions.
As part of the engineering team, you will assist in reviewing, testing and deploying new technologies for introduction to the Ford network, such as new firewall models or cloud services. Activities include:
Technology research
Product comparison, evaluation, testing and recommendations
Ongoing testing and code evaluation
Deployment and ongoing support
Extranet Engineering team manages the Employee Remote Access service. This is a global service providing remote work capabilities to 100,000+ staff.
Other key activities include:
The Extranet Engineer will work on key initiatives that 1) help modernize the Ford network and 2) ensure a smooth transition from preset to future state.
Remote Access
modernize existing employee VPN/connectivity solutions
understand and become expert in next gen SSE (secure service edge) and SASE (secure access service edge) solutions to improve remote access security, capacity and performance
Research, test, Pilot and deploy to production new connectivity solutions
Manage and maintain existing VPN/Connectivity solutions to meet operational targets
provide third level support to Ford Operations teams
Firewalls
Manage and maintain firewall standards: code levels and device models
Manage and maintain firewall management tools: testing of new software versions, product life cycle management, upgrades and troubleshooting
select, test and certify new firewall code for general deployment in the Ford network
support Planning teams in new firewall deployments
Vendor Management
- work directly with Extranet vendors (Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.) on problem resolution, product road maps, and requirements gathering to improve services in the Ford network
Manage technologies within the Extranet Portfolio
Extranet Lab
- Maintain a lab for testing and troubleshooting of Extranet solutions
Consulting
- Work with internal and external customers to find solutions to non-standard Extranet requirements
The successful candidate will have:
7+ years in Network Security/Firewall responsibilities
Palo Alto Networks:
Firewalls: 3400, 5200, 5400 series
setup, configuration, troubleshooting, management, upgrades
Panorama
Prisma Access / Strata Cloud Manager
configuration, scripting, management, troubleshooting, policy creation/management
Cisco Systems:
Firewalls: Firepower 2100, 3100, 4100, 9300 series appliances; Meraki mx67, mx68 appliances; ASA and FTD deployments
setup, configuration, troubleshooting, management, upgrades
Cisco Security Manager, Firepower Management Center, Meraki Administrative Console
setup, configuration, troubleshooting, management, upgrades
Router/Switch: ISR 1100, ASR100x, Nexus 9300, 9500
setup, configuration, troubleshooting, management, upgrades
IPSec VPN - setup, configuration, troubleshooting, management
Automation/Scripting skills and experience
Ability to work independently with a diverse population, both in skill set, management level and geographic location.
This position requires frequent visits to the Network Test lab in the Dearborn, Mi area. Applicants must be local to southeast Michigan
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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary (https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2025-benefits-and-comp-gsr-sal-plan-2.pdf)
This position is a salary grade 8 .
This position is a range of salary grades 8.
* Please note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be on site at minimum 1-3 day per week *
This position requires frequent visits to the Network Test lab in the Dearborn, Mi area.
*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role *
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 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. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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Requisition ID : 46045
