Product Cybersecurity Manager, Ford Energy
Core
Implement, validate, and optimize security controls across the entire lifecycle of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) hardware and firmware, serving as the senior technical security lead for the product portfolio.
Role type
Senior IC Product Cybersecurity Manager (Embedded Systems)
Builds
Secure battery storage systems (BESS) including battery management systems (BMS) and power conversion systems (PCS)
Domain
Renewable Energy / Industrial Control Systems / Cyber-Physical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Embedded systems security, firmware security, hardware security, penetration testing, threat modeling, risk assessment, secure boot, cryptographic implementations, industrial network protocols (CAN, Modbus, DNP3), IEC 62443, ISO 21434, UL 2900
Preferred skills
Renewable energy industry experience, automotive (EV/BMS) experience, semiconductor industry experience, export control regulations knowledge, CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, GPEN, GICSP, OSCP
Technologies
C/C++, Rust, JTAG, SPI, I2C, UART, HSMs, Modbus, CAN, DNP3, TCP/IP
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end security architecture and engineering across the BESS lifecycle; define and audit security controls at silicon, microcontroller, and firmware levels; conduct cyber-physical threat modeling and risk assessments; execute hands-on penetration testing on embedded hardware and industrial protocols; align engineering processes with industry standards (IEC 62443, ISO 21434, UL 2900); manage cybersecurity work packages and risk registers; develop incident response playbooks; mentor peers to elevate technical cybersecurity capabilities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
