IT Security & Controls Senior Analyst

Ford Motor Company

Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and a strong understanding of security principles, risk management frameworks and compliance regulations.

This is a leadership role demanding strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, that would provide guidance and mentoring for Security & Controls Junior analysts.

Responsibilities

Security, Controls & Compliance:

Collaborate at Group level to enhance internal policies, standards, and controls.
Advise Software Engineering teams on meeting compliance and control requirements.
Conduct IT due diligence assessments of third-party ICT service providers to ensure alignment with leading information security standards.
Identify and report gaps in compliance with key regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR, DORA).
Lead the remediation of complex audit findings and internal control issues, coordinating corrective actions and defining best practices.
Develop and deliver awareness materials and contribute to reporting for senior risk and resilience committees.

Cyber security:

Represent the company at FS-ISAC events and other industry forums.
Collaborate with global Ford Credit and FMC Cyber Defence teams to align strategies with FCE’s needs.
Monitor cybersecurity trends and innovations, identifying opportunities to strengthen our cyber defense posture.
Attend external cybersecurity events and share key insights with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential:

Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (minimum 2:2 or international equivalent).
Experience in IT Security, with a strong controls mindset and background in system development or management.
Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or similar standards.
Solid understanding of cybersecurity threats, controls, and incident response.
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to assess risks and develop practical security solutions.