Ford Credit · 8 hours ago
Application Security Analyst
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $121K/yr
1+ years expFord Credit is part of the Ford Motor Company, dedicated to providing financing and personalized service to customers globally. The Application Security Analyst will support the security validation of technology platforms and ensure security is embedded in applications, focusing on vulnerability management and compliance within the Google Cloud Platform.
AutomotiveFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in the administration of application vulnerability scanning tools (SAST, DAST, and SCA) within the GCP environment
Perform initial triage of vulnerability findings to remove false positives and determine risk priority
Track the status of open vulnerabilities and work with first-line teams to ensure timely remediation according to company policy
Generate regular reports on vulnerability trends and remediation progress for security leadership
Support the review and validation of security controls implemented by development teams to ensure they meet internal standards
Assist in conducting security risk assessments for new application features or cloud configurations
Help document and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
Monitor compliance with security baselines and report on deviations within the GCP environment
Act as a point of contact for developers regarding basic security best practices and secure coding guidelines (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
Participate in basic threat modeling sessions and security reviews for cloud-deployed applications
Support the integration of security checkpoints into CI/CD pipelines
Maintain and evolve our Security Advocate Program to integrate security within our development teams
Monitor GCP Security Command Center and other security logging tools for alerts or misconfigurations
Review Identity and Access Management (IAM) permissions to ensure the principle of least privilege is being followed
Assist in the verification of secure configurations for GCP services (e.g., GCS buckets, Cloud Functions, GKE)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience/internships)
1–3 years of experience in an information security role (experience in application security or cloud security is a plus)
Foundational understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and basic cloud security concepts
Strong knowledge of common application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
Experience using vulnerability scanning or management tools (e.g., Cycode, Checkmarx, FOSSA)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple technical tasks and follow up on remediation
Secure coding knowledge and techniques to provide developers with actionable guidance
Proactive self-starter with a passion for continuous learning in the evolving cloud security landscape and a demonstrated ability to identify and address security gaps independently
Good communication skills, with the ability to explain security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Relevant Cyber Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Google Cloud Digital Leader, ISC2)
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, Mondoo, Open Policy Agent)
Knowledge of common security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR)
Experience with security monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions in a cloud environment (e.g., GCP Security Command Center, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring)
Experience with containerization (Docker) or CI/CD tools
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Credit
Ford Credit is a leading automotive financial services company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rachna Sethi
SVP of Product
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