Internal Technology Auditor

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Technology Senior Auditor to execute internal IT audit plans across automotive technology domains. You will lead fieldwork, test controls, and communicate findings to senior leadership, with opportunities to move into high-impact technology leadership roles.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, planning, documenting results, and mentoring junior auditors across global audits. Travel may be required; this is a hybrid role with onsite four days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; Masters preferred.
• 3–5 years IT audit or IT security experience.
• Strong understanding of industry security frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
• Proven Cybersecurity knowledge through experience or certification (ISC2’s CISSP or similar).
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-based environment with accountability.
• Excellent English communication skills with leadership exposure.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of Risk Assessable Entities for defined scope of technologies or operations.
• Lead audit fieldwork, including planning, execution, and documentation of procedures.
• Perform detailed testing and analysis to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Document audit findings and recommendations with evidence.
• Peer review audit workpapers to ensure findings are supported by evidence.
• Provide guidance to other auditors during engagements.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and internal audit partners.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technology risks and audit best practices.

Skills

IT audit

IT security

Cybersecurity knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Masters degree preferred

Tools

CISSP

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

In this position...

The Technology Senior Auditor will play a key role in the execution of the internal audit plan, providing a comprehensive perspective across Ford’s Automotive Technology domain. We are seeking someone who wants to go beyond IT General Controls and go in-depth into the technology inside Artificial Intelligence, Mobile and Real-Time Operating Systems, Connected and Electric Vehicles, Batteries, and Cloud-based solutions.

You will engage with senior business and IT leadership through conducting audits to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes to manage risk within the assigned scope. This role requires a strong understanding of how risks can be mitigated, with a proven ability to effectively execute audit procedures and lead fieldwork teams. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills… with doses of curiosity and enthusiasm are required.

Success in this role offers the potential for transition into high-impact leadership positions across Ford’s global IT, Cybersecurity, and Internal Control organizations.

Scope: Global technology-related audits and advisory engagements.

What you'll do...

• Assist in the development of Risk Assessable Entities for a defined scope of technologies or operations as input to the annual risk-based audit plan.

• Lead audit fieldwork, including planning, execution, and documentation of audit procedures, in accordance with Company and Internal Audit standards, ensuring quality and timeliness.

• Perform detailed testing and analysis to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.

• Document audit findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and well-supported manner.

• Peer review audit workpapers to ensure audit findings and recommendations are supported by sufficient evidence.

• Provide guidance and direction to other auditors during audit engagements.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including operating partners and internal audit partners.

• Stay up-to-date on emerging technology risks and audit best practices.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, Masters degree preferred.

• Three to five years of IT audit or IT security experience and/or IT experience, including software engineering, application development, and/or infrastructure design and operations

• Strong understanding of industry security frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.) and understanding of inherent risks and/or control risks.

• Proven Cybersecurity knowledge through experience or certification (ISC2’s CISSP or similar)

• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with minimal direction, and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.

• Interpersonal skills, including emotional resilience and active listening, when determining and presenting audit outcomes.

• Strong project management skills

Even better, you may have...

• Team: The Technology Senior Auditor reports to a Technology Audit Manager.

• Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

• Training: Internal Audit-specific training will be provided on joining the team. Ongoing personal development and training includes ISACA, ISC2 and IIA programs, coaching and continuous feedback and other planned training and team building events.

• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days per week in office)

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
• 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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. 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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid#LI-MN1