Director - Off-Board Cybersecurity

As the Director of Off-Board & Infrastructure Cybersecurity, you will lead a global organisation of senior leaders and engineers across critical security pillars. Your mission is to move security from a defensive 'gatekeeper' to a competitive advantage that builds customer trust and enables rapid innovation across the global Ford Product Portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing an Enterprise ASPM framework, driving 'Shift Left' security integration (SAST, DAST, SCA) into developer workflows, and managing the security of the software supply chain, including Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for off-board services.

• Protecting 'North-South' and 'East-West' traffic, establishing API governance, securing multi-cloud infrastructure for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) and OTA updates, directing Zero Trust Architecture strategies, and overseeing modern identity protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, and FIDO.

• Directing Ford's Vehicle PKI strategy, managing cryptographic lifecycles with KMS and HSMs, and leading the transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic standards.

• Securing the end-to-end charging value chain (BlueOval Charge Network, home charging, commercial depots), implementing 'Plug & Charge' (ISO 15118), and partnering with external entities for Critical Infrastructure Protection (V2G, bi-directional power flow).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering (Master's or PhD highly preferred).

• 15+ years in Cybersecurity or Software Engineering, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role within a global Fortune 100 enterprise.

• Proven track record of managing large-scale PKI deployments, securing cloud-native microservices, and implementing enterprise-grade IAM and DevSecOps programs.

• Exceptional ability to translate deeply technical cryptographic and infrastructure risks into business-impact narratives for non-technical stakeholders.