Ford Motor Company · 7 hours ago
Senior Network Technology Manager
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expFord Motor Company is a global automotive leader, seeking a Senior Network Technology Manager to lead the transformation of enterprise connectivity across various facilities. The role involves defining adoption strategies, managing security architectures, and ensuring high availability and performance of network services through innovative solutions and collaboration with global teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
This role will also be driving towards supporting full observability and Monitoring, process response, and technical capability to ensure customer up time of 99.999%+. This position requires a wide range of skills and experience
This role involves collaborating closely with the network operations team to identify continuous improvement opportunities and working with the network engineering team and OEMs to devise and implement solutions. The implementation will be driven through automation in partnership with Ford's developers
Design and implement robust security architectures and frameworks to protect against threats and vulnerabilities
Ensure timely proactive identification and reporting of security gaps and vulnerabilities to the critical business information, systems and network infrastructure
Plan for End-to-end Network & Security projects implementation
Support the Major technical Incident Management Calls and Change Controls through STRONG Technical Network Knowledge, Operational capability, and strong communication skills
Perform configuration updates, such as modifying configurations, signature definitions or implementing new policies on various network security tools, as directed
Demonstrate technical excellence through technical knowledge
Collaborate with global leaders to support 24/7 network availability on a worldwide scale
Advocate and ensure that high quality Follow the Sun (FTS) is delivered to receiving teams. As well as support on-call schedule and shifts are available
Support continuous improvement in service management for Network Services leveraging enterprise tools and processes (Incident, Problem &Change) and focusing on customer value optimization
Supports implement best practices and processes for Network & Security Operations services to maintain availability, reliability, scalability, and security
Support for effective SRE Monitoring and FSO (Full Stack Observability) on system performance and overall health, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with the Network LAN/WAN & security Engineering/development teams to optimize infrastructure for application performance and scalability
Support team members to achieve technical network excellence thru experience, and network Certifications and support training requirements
Able to support the team to develop continued improvements leading to an “always on network capability
Be able to leverage other network management tools used by the NOC in the identification and response to security connectivity incidents and faults
Develop security policies, standards, and procedures
Assist with security compliance audits to verify completeness of required configurations and verify system hardening
Participate in the problem investigation connectivity incidents related to security devices, provide recommendations to improve reliability and availability, or reduce recovery time
Support assurance of up-to-date SW releases, targeted LDOS, and PSIRTS (security updates)
Serve as an escalation point for security incidents and service requests
Qualification
Required
In-depth knowledge of Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella, IPS, and ZTNA
Advanced understanding of F5 Load Balancers, including automation capabilities
Proficient in routing and switching protocols, wireless technology, WAN/SD-WAN/SDN, and network monitoring and observability tools
DC design, implementation, Hands on operations experience with Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus Product lines. Should have awareness about Virtualization and Storage technologies
Experience with Cisco firewalls, Viavi Observer, and Wireshark for packet analysis
Familiarity with end-user security strategies, including host-based firewalls, transparent proxies, and Network Access Control (NAC)
Expertise in implementing wireless security within an enterprise environment
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering (Science/Electronic & Communication/Electrical and Electronic Engineering), or a related field
Experience leading or participating in enhancement projects for on-premises proxies like Cisco WSA, and potential Cloud Proxy migration efforts
Solid understanding of customer care business processes and procedures, with the ability to represent and advocate for the end customer
Ability to engineer and deploy updates to support changes in PAC files using JavaScript
Proficiency in creating VIPs, SSL Offloading, and developing iRules for automation based on project requirements
Strong experience in troubleshooting network environments and understanding network troubleshooting tools
Significant technical, functional, and hands-on experience with networking services and operations
Highly collaborative with the ability to influence team members and provide strong viewpoints as needed
Minimum of 3 years of experience engineering Cisco IOS-based firewalls/VPNs in production environments
At least 6 years in network security engineering roles within medium to large-scale enterprises and a total of 12 years of enterprise IT experience
Preferred
Ability to develop and deliver detailed issue summary and concise messages to supervisor / Management (+LL6)
Possess a high tolerance for ambiguity and ever-changing dynamic environment
Security Certification such as PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer), Prisma SDWAN, ZTNA, Zscaler Proxy
Network Certifications such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)
Experience working on collaborating with multiple stakeholders till closer of projects
Advocate for DevOps mindset and culture, collaboration, flexibility, and cross domain knowledge
Endless Desire to Learn
Working experience in supporting network operations and monitoring center
Strong technical experience in Routing / Switching/ Wireless/Load Balancers/ Cisco ACI & SDWAN
Strong troubleshooting skills in LAN, Wireless and WAN environments involving Cisco devices
Good Communication, Business Development & Negotiation skills
Work with external Vendors like Cisco/F5,Palo Alto or WAN service providers to POC for upcoming technologies as per Ford requirements
Experience with Rally tools and Agile delivery
Good to have Experience with Cisco DNA, SD-Access, ISE, Wireshark, Gigamon, Splunk and Thousand Eyes(Zscaler),Network automation Scripts
Good to have Experience with Project Leadership: Experience with project managing large roll outs
Security Planning and engineering
Ansible, Python, Shell Scripting, Golang
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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