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| Employer | Ford Motor Company |
| Location | Jackson, MS USA |
| Posted | February 10, 2026 |
Job Details
Cyber Security Red Team Researcher
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?
As Ford Motor Company continues to advance the revolution in mobility, electrification and AI, traditional security practices need to evolve, and the Ford Red Team is growing in lockstep. Ford RT is an organization of passionate, technical security experts who actively test applications and systems for weaknesses and advise on resolution.
As a Red Team Researcher, you will be responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in Ford's applications, cloud implementations, APIs, infrastructure, and in-vehicle systems to improve our overall security posture. Ford RT is nimble, and we win as ONE by collaborating throughout all phases of an engagement: from identification to initial access, to establishing persistence and consulting on remediation.
**What you'll do...**
+ Conduct vulnerability identification, assessments, active exploits, and social engineering to identify and target potential weaknesses
+ Collaborate with other members of the security team to develop and implement strategies for social engineering, and to aid in the exploitation of vulnerabilities
+ Incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning and large language models in your daily work
+ Keep up to date with the latest attack techniques and security trends to stay ahead of potential threats
+ Document findings and author reports that clearly communicate risks and recommend remediation techniques
+ Participate in incident response activities as needed
+ Provide guidance and recommendations to other teams on security best practices
**You'll have...**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field OR a combination of education and experience.
+ 3 years of experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing or other offensive security roles
+ Knowledge of common attack vectors and techniques, as well as methods for detecting and mitigating attacks
+ Experience with common tools used in penetration testing, such as Kali Linx, Commando, Metasploit, Nmap, C2, and Burp
+ Familiarity with common programming languages such as Python, GO, JavaScript and PowerShell
+ Proven ability to work with large language models, machine learning and AI implementations
+ Ability to succeed in a highly unstructured work environment
+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
+ Excellence in collaborating with peers and partners of all skill levels
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
**Even better, you may have...**
+ Cybersecurity Certifications such as: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or related
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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.
SOUTHEAST MI RESIDENTS: This role is posted as remote unless you reside within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI-in which case we request on-site presence up to 4 days a week.
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 identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
\#LI-Remote
**Requisition ID** : 57819
As Ford Motor Company continues to advance the revolution in mobility, electrification and AI, traditional security practices need to evolve, and the Ford Red Team is growing in lockstep. Ford RT is an organization of passionate, technical security experts who actively test applications and systems for weaknesses and advise on resolution.
As a Red Team Researcher, you will be responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in Ford's applications, cloud implementations, APIs, infrastructure, and in-vehicle systems to improve our overall security posture. Ford RT is nimble, and we win as ONE by collaborating throughout all phases of an engagement: from identification to initial access, to establishing persistence and consulting on remediation.
**What you'll do...**
+ Conduct vulnerability identification, assessments, active exploits, and social engineering to identify and target potential weaknesses
+ Collaborate with other members of the security team to develop and implement strategies for social engineering, and to aid in the exploitation of vulnerabilities
+ Incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning and large language models in your daily work
+ Keep up to date with the latest attack techniques and security trends to stay ahead of potential threats
+ Document findings and author reports that clearly communicate risks and recommend remediation techniques
+ Participate in incident response activities as needed
+ Provide guidance and recommendations to other teams on security best practices
**You'll have...**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field OR a combination of education and experience.
+ 3 years of experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing or other offensive security roles
+ Knowledge of common attack vectors and techniques, as well as methods for detecting and mitigating attacks
+ Experience with common tools used in penetration testing, such as Kali Linx, Commando, Metasploit, Nmap, C2, and Burp
+ Familiarity with common programming languages such as Python, GO, JavaScript and PowerShell
+ Proven ability to work with large language models, machine learning and AI implementations
+ Ability to succeed in a highly unstructured work environment
+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
+ Excellence in collaborating with peers and partners of all skill levels
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
**Even better, you may have...**
+ Cybersecurity Certifications such as: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or related
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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.
SOUTHEAST MI RESIDENTS: This role is posted as remote unless you reside within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI-in which case we request on-site presence up to 4 days a week.
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 identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
\#LI-Remote
**Requisition ID** : 57819
Job #NLX287730410