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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Foundational Platforms Product Integration Lead - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Bismarck, ND, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $8,000.0 - $99,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Architectural Patterns, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Network Service, Zero Trust Network Access, Facebook Flow, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Api Design - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnxbrr ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related OR a combination of education and experience. + 7+ years of experience in network engineering, cybersecurity, or platform engineering. + 3+ years leading technical teams or managing large-scale product portfolios. + Strong experience with enterprise networking (on-prem, cloud, hybrid models). + Experience integrating network services with security and identity platforms. + Deep understanding of modern architectures (Zero Trust, cloud networking, micro-segmentation). + Strong Agile delivery experience (Jira, Rally) across complex, multi-team environments. + Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or platform transformation initiatives. + Strong portfolio/program management experience across multiple initiatives. + Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. ## Description We're looking for a Product Integration Lead for Foundational Platforms to lead the strategy, delivery, and integration of enterprise network and security platforms within the Enterprise Platform Engineering & Operations (EPEO) organization. This role combines network services engineering, cybersecurity integration, and product portfolio management-with end-to-end accountability for delivering secure, scalable, and integrated network capabilities across the enterprise. You will drive platform transformation by aligning technical execution with business outcomes, while ensuring network and identity services are embedded into a modern, Zero Trust architecture. You'll lead cross-functional teams and partner across EPEO, cybersecurity, and platform engineering to deliver high-impact initiatives across networking, security, and infrastructure domains. What You'll Do _Strategy, Portfolio Ownership & Delivery_ + Own the Foundational Platforms product portfolio, defining strategy, roadmaps, and OKRs aligned with EPEO and enterprise transformation goals. + Lead delivery of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives across networking and security platforms. + Manage value streams, ensuring accountability across planning, PI execution, and value realization. + Prioritize investments based on risk, business impact, and platform strategy. + Drive outcome-based delivery, ensuring measurable improvements in performance, scalability, and security. _Foundational Platform Engineering & Integration_ + Lead design and delivery of enterprise network services including connectivity, segmentation, secure access, and hybrid/cloud networking. + Drive integration of networking with security and identity services (e.g., Zero Trust Network Access, IAM integration, secure service-to-service communication). + Partner with platform teams to modernize network infrastructure supporting cloud, containerized, and API-driven environments. + Ensure network services are secure-by-design, scalable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. _Product & Platform Execution_ + Own and manage network services product roadmaps, aligning with platform engineering and infrastructure initiatives. + Facilitate PI Planning, demand planning, and roadmap execution across multiple teams. + Coordinate dependencies across networking, security, and platform domains using tools such as Jira and Confluence. + Drive improvements in delivery flow, automation, and operational efficiency. _Portfolio & Program Management_ + Manage a portfolio of network objectives, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities. + Oversee multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring timelines, and outcomes are achieved. + Track performance using delivery, quality, and risk metrics. + Identify and remove cross-team blockers, ensuring seamless execution. _Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration_ + Partner with EPEO leadership, platform teams, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions. + Translate technical capabilities into business value and customer outcomes. + Collaborate with vendors and external partners to deliver scalable network solutions. + Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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