Description
Ford's Cyber Security Data Protection team is the frontline defense for our global digital transformation, safeguarding the company's most critical data assets. As a DLP Senior Security Engineer, you'll be a subject matter expert in Microsoft Purview and Sentinel, applying machine learning and AI techniques to strengthen data classification, threat detection, and policy enforcement across a global enterprise.

Responsibilities
- Own the technical strategy and architecture for Ford's global DLP program within Microsoft Purview and Sentinel (or equivalent platform), setting direction for policy design, tooling, and roadmap.
- Apply machine learning and AI techniques to improve data classification accuracy, reduce false positives, and strengthen threat detection at enterprise scale.
- Lead the design and implementation of advanced DLP policies, balancing security effectiveness against business usability across global regions and business units.
- Architect and oversee automated workflows and data pipelines (Python, Logic Apps)



that transform raw DLP telemetry into actionable risk insights.
- Design, manage, and govern RESTful APIs that integrate DLP tooling with the broader cybersecurity ecosystem.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex DLP incidents, leading investigation, remediation, and root-cause analysis for high-risk data loss events.
- Define and deliver executive-level DLP metrics and reporting, giving senior leadership visibility into global data loss risk posture and program maturity.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams to translate ambiguous requirements into technical roadmaps, negotiating scope, feasibility, and resourcing.
- Formalize and present architecture decisions and technical strategy to leadership and cross-functional review boards, securing buy-in and approvals.
- Drive continuous improvement of DLP tooling, processes, and detection capabilities, championing adoption of emerging ML/AI security

📌 Data Protection Lead Engineer (India)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 India