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Ford Motor Company

Senior Container Security Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and best practices for container images, registries, and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.).

Integrate security scanning and vulnerability management tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Cycode, Mondoo, etc.,).

Harden container runtimes, host operating systems, network policies, and cluster configurations against misconfigurations and attacks.

Perform threat modelling and risk assessments specific to containerized workloads (e.g., privilege escalations, supply chain risks).

Monitor container runtime and orchestration logs for suspicious activities respond to and investigate security incidents.

Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Application teams to embed shift-left security practices and provide training on secure container development.

Lead periodic penetration tests, red-team exercises, and configuration reviews of cluster environments.

Evaluate and recommend emerging container-security solutions, keeping abreast of CNCF projects and industry trends.

Document security architecture, runbooks, and remediation guidelines for engineering teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).

3+ years of hands-on experience securing containerized applications in production.

Deep understanding of Docker and Kubernetes security primitives (Pod Security Policies, RBAC, Network Policies, etc.).

Proficiency with container-security tooling and vulnerability scanners.

Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Tekton, etc.) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).

Strong Linux administration skills and knowledge of host hardening best practices.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their container services (EKS, AKS, GKE).

Solid scripting skills (Bash, Python, Go, etc.) to automate security checks and integrations.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or equivalent.

Cloud security certification (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer).

Experience with service meshes (Istio, Linkerd) and container networking security.

Knowledge of container registry management and image signing (Cosign, Binary Authorization).

Familiarity with Linux seccomp, AppArmor, SELinux, and other kernel-level security controls.

Prior experience in threat hunting, incident response, or forensics within container environments.

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About Company

Ford Motor Company (commonly known as Ford) is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln luxury brand. Ford also owns Brazilian SUV manufacturer Troller, an 8% stake in Aston Martin of the United Kingdom and a 32% stake in China&#8217&#x3B;s Jiangling Motors. It also has joint ventures in China (Changan Ford), Taiwan (Ford Lio Ho), Thailand (AutoAlliance Thailand), Turkey (Ford Otosan), and Russia (Ford Sollers). The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family&#x3B; they have minority ownership but the majority of the voting power.

Job ID: 138404851