Network Security Manager

We don't just make history we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.

Qualifications
- 10+ years in Network Infrastructure/Security/Firewall responsibilities
- 8+ years of progressive leadership roles, preferably in managing and supporting network infrastructure and teams.
- Highly advanced people management skills, demonstrating an ability to lead, mentor and develop staff.
- Ability to manage staff members who are difficult or resistant to leadership.
- Ability to work independently with a diverse population in skill set, management level, and geographic location.
- Demonstrates ability to evaluate project objectives and scope feasibility, gain understanding, schedule resources, and manage budget to plan.
- Experience operating and supporting Cisco & Palo Alto network platforms.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by the customer.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced ability to work well within and manage a team.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and/or sub-teams simultaneously, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility.
- Ability to adapt new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.
- Automation/Scripting skills and experience

Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and daily leadership for the Network Extranet Delivery Services department.
- Lead a team of engineers responsible for Design, installation, configuration, and deployment of Extranet solutions.
- Provide sponsorship and oversight a portfolio of projects funded by IT and its customers.
- Functions in a key leadership role to secure funding, champion, and drive the platform refreshes & new deployments.
- Deliver high-performance, high-availability network communications systems, with monitoring as appropriate to achieve service expectations, scalable to business needs, and with appropriate disaster recovery capabilities.
- Ensure the operational performance and maintenance of existing networks as well as design and delivery of new products/product enhancements.
- Maintain functional knowledge of technology, technology changes, and emerging business requirements.
- Leverage leadership and technical staff to develop and champion strategies that advance Ford's processes and utilization of IT assets, in alignment with business needs.
- Champion compliance and maintains strong relationships across IT, Cyber Security and Corporate compliance teams to ensure technical standards and regulatory requirements are defined, documented, implemented, and enforced in the network environment.
- Coordinate closely with IT peer groups to ensure that Ford’s policies and sound security practices are followed.
- Ensure the depart capital & operating budgets are managed to the approved plan.
- Ensure that the depart projects maintain scope, schedule, and budget.
- Directs personnel actions in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.
- Appraise performance and Provide rewards & recognition to foster high-performing and cohesive teams.
- Clearly communicates priorities & expectations to the staff.
- Mentors & coaches' staff on work related issues.
- Ensures that change management procedures are properly followed.
- Champions Ford’s Core Values & Behaviors, through coaching and by personal example.

Our benefits:

- Hybrid working model supporting work-life balance
- Increased vacation plan
- Christmas, Easter, Vacation and March bonus
- Bonuses for special family events
- Transportation allowance
- Car purchasing special programs
- Meal tickets
- Team events
- Bookster
- Fresh fruits in the office
- Discount to gym activities and restaurants
- Mental health care program
- Volunteering programs
- Friendly working space close to metro station