About the role

  • Cyber Defense Analyst specializing in initial threat triage and incident response. Work in Ford's Cyber Defense Center using advanced security tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial triage of various security incidents to determine if a threat applies to Ford including phishing, malicious software, hostile probes, information theft, and misuse of computing facilities
  • Conduct daily analysis on the aforementioned incidents using a range of tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, Cloud, and Sandbox analysis
  • Collaborate with internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents
  • Respond to cyber security queries received from Ford personnel
  • Adhere to various playbooks/procedures to provide consistent and repeatable methods to resolve security incidents
  • Effectively document investigation details for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Recognize attacker Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicator of Compromises (IOCs) that apply to current and future investigations
  • Support Shift Lead rotation at least once per calendar quarter
  • Keeping up-to-date with emerging cybersecurity threats to proactively prevent potential attacks and improve Ford’s cyber security posture
  • Leverage AI-driven threat detection and analysis tools to enhance triage accuracy and accelerate identification of emerging attack patterns

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field
  • 2+ years of experience with SIEM tools and/or reviewing system log files, data correlation, and analysis (i.e. firewall, network flow, system logs, IDS)
  • 2+ years of experience in customer service including the resolution of escalations, incident handling, and response
  • In depth knowledge of servers, clients, various computer peripherals, network and/or storage technologies with various operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Mac
  • Experience in a fast paced, high stress, support environment, able to work with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
  • Must work well with others including peers and end-users
  • Strong interest in cyber security with an eagerness and willingness to learn
  • Strong deductive reasoning, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, and prioritization skills
  • Disciplined approach utilized when completing work and adhering to procedure
  • Strong oral and written communications skills – able and willing to communicate technical items in non-technical terms
  • Demonstrate high level of independent initiative, drive for results and commitment to integrity
  • Ability to concurrently work on multiple assignments/projects and complete on schedule with high quality
  • 2+ years of Cyber Security experience (Preferred)
  • 2+ years Cloud experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure (Preferred)
  • Experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to improve processes, decision-making, or analysis within your current job responsibilities (Preferred)
  • Familiar with Ford Computing Infrastructure and application development life cycle (SDM) (Preferred)
  • Scripting abilities (Python, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, SQL) (Preferred)
  • GIAC, CEH, CISSP or other security credentials (Preferred)

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.

Job title

Cyber Defense Analyst

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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