Software Engineer - Directory Services

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

This team requests EST hours and we prefer candidates able to work hybrid from our Dearborn, MI office. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Design and implement highly available and scalable Enterprise Microservices/REST APIs 
• Analyze and optimize directory services security infrastructure and design, including site coverage and replication topology, OU design, delegation of authority
• Develop processes, procedures, and scripts to support and automate the configuration of directory services components for both on-prem and cloud platforms. 
• Develop directory architecture changes necessary support both on-prem and cloud platforms and applications
• Develop and design tools/procedures to sync identities to cloud platforms and SaaS applications
• Evaluate vendor products and in-house tools
• Evaluate security threats and improve security posture through design, implementation, configuration, and documentation of systems changes and security controls 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or related discipline
• 10+ years IT development experience of J2EE/Java, Python, PowerShell, C#, .Net, and VBScript preferred
• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer proficient in of designing, building, implementing Enterprise solutions for over million of users
• Proven experience of designing and implementing Microservices/REST APIs for handling millions of requests daily
• Ability to leverage CI/CD, Terraform to automate testing and deployment
• Experience leading or mentoring software development teams.
• Multi-platform experience with EntraID, Google Cloud, Windows, Linux, Virtualization  in an enterprise environment
• Knowledgeable about LDAP protocol, MS Graph APIs, OIDC and OAUTH2
• Directory services experience, prior experience with Active Directory, EntraID, ADLDS and Google Cloud Identity preferred
• GIAC, CISSP, SSCP or other security related certification desirable
• Agile and Kanban project management experience desirable
   

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:   

https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender