DLP Security Analyst- Operations & Automation

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Ford in Mexico is seeking a Cyber Security Data Protection professional to manage DLP operations, analyze data, and tune policies. The role involves developing SQL/KQL queries and using Python or C# to enhance reporting and workflows.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate with business stakeholders, and support investigations while maintaining data protection standards. On-site presence in Naucalpan is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• 1+ years in a cybersecurity role.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience in Data Protection / Information security roles.
• Knowledge in query languages.
• Knowledge in programming languages (Python, VBA, C#).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Triage DLP alerts and perform data analysis and investigations.
• Develop SQL and/or KQL queries to improve DLP reporting and workflows.
• Support integrations and automation via APIs with security tools (Defender, Sentinel, Purview).
• Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-regional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Translate business requirements into deliverables and design feasible tooling solutions.
• Lead DLP rule development, policy maintenance, and breach investigations as needed.

Skills

Advanced English

Data protection / information security

Query languages

Programming languages (Python, VBA, C#

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

MS Defender

MS Sentinel

MS Purview

RSA-Archer

Visio

Job description

The Cyber Security Data Protection service is responsible for multiple programs across Ford to enable a securely connected digital business as well as preventing the unauthorized disclosure of the company’s most sensitive data. The service team is responsible for both the Insider Threat program and Data Loss Prevention program to increase our security posture against data loss.

• 4 days On Site In GTBC Ford México (Naucalpan, México)
• Focus primarily on DLP operations, including alert triage, data analysis, policy tuning, enhanced monitoring, and support for potential investigations.
• Develop SQL and/or KQL queries and use scripting or programming such as Python, C#, or Visual Basic/VBA to improve DLP analysis, reporting, and operational workflows.
• Support integrations and automation through APIs and relevant security tools, such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Purview.
• Experience/ willing to work with multicultural, cross-functional and/or multi-regional teams.
• Establish and manage relationships with key business stakeholders
• Analyze global data loss prevention data to provide metric reporting
• Conduct new hire orientation and DLP training
• Translate business requirements into deliverables and negotiate feasibility with available tooling/resources
• Define, implement and support process and technology improvements related to preventing unauthorized disclosure, modification, removal or destruction of information(e.g. USB block program)
• Serving as a DLP subject matter expert within the organization
• Collaborating on the DLP rule development lifecycle including policy development, response rules, and maintenance
• Support with potential breach investigations as well as having knowledge of the relevant data privacy and protection regulations
• Performs enhanced monitoring activities and provides resolution on it to the involved stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 1+Years, Experience in a cybersecurity role

• Advanced English proficiency

• Experience in Data Protection / Information security Roles

• Knowledge in Query Languages

• Knowledge in Programing Languages (Phyton)

• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office products, proficiency in Excel

PreferredQualifications:

• Knowledge in KQL, (or Query languages)

• Knowledge in MS Defender, MS Sentinel and/or MS Purview.

• Experience/Knowledge in Programing Languages to develop software solutions, API’s, applications.(Python, GIT, VBA, etc. )

• Strong problem solving, decision making and analytical skills

• Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment

• Process driven mind-set; can-do, find-a-way attitude

• Ability to work independently, manage work to ensure quality, on-time delivery

• Strong Leadership skills with the ability to train and advise team members

• Strong written/oral communication skills (including management collaboration)

• Highly motivated and self-driven

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Understanding of the role information security and compliance play within a global organization

• Experience with data analysis and collaborative tools

• Experience with RSA-Archer Case Management tool

• Technical proficiency in multiple information technologies and/or Cyber security tools

• Experience/Knowledge with computer aided design tools (e.g. AutoCAD, CATIA, or Visio)

• Experience/Knowledge with policy/rule tools (e.g. SAS)

• Strong understanding of security practices

• Experience/Knowledge with one or more technology areas (e.g. operating systems, network, database, programming/coding, etc.)

• Experience/Knowledge of one or more security domains (Risk Management, Asset Security, Architecture & Engineering, Communication & Network, Identity & Access Management, Assessment & Testing, Operations, Software Development)

• Experience/Knowledge with one or more of the following: IT Asset Management, Active Directory.

• Proficiency in using DLP Monitoring tools

• Ability to read additional language(s) (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin, Thai, Portuguese) is a plus

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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