Cybersecurity Jobs in Michigan
Cybersecurity jobs in Michigan are concentrated in the automotive, defense, healthcare, and financial services sectors, with demand at every level from entry-level analysts to senior architects and CISOs. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor are the primary hiring metros, where employers like General Motors, Ford, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan maintain large security teams. Threat detection, cloud security, and identity and access management are the most in-demand specializations across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Identity and Access Management)
Open Dealer Exchange (ODE), is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (IAM) to support its workforce in Southfield, MI. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (IAM), you will own and mature our identity security posture across a complex, multi-platform environment, serving as the primary driver of a structured role based access control (RBAC) program and a trusted technical advisor across infrastructure, IT, and development teams. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Entra ID, Active Directory, identity lifecycle automation, and governing access in regulated enterprise environments. Open Dealer Exchange is a dynamic, exciting place to work. Open Dealer Exchange offers a hybrid work model as well as an excellent compensation/benefit package.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise RBAC: Build a cohesive role-based access control model across Entra ID, Active Directory, and Entra External ID, replacing ad hoc access grants with governed, role-aligned entitlements.
- Lead identity lifecycle automation: Integrate the HR system with Entra ID to automate provisioning and deprovisioning, ensuring access changes are event-driven and auditable at the point of hire, transfer, and termination.
- Govern directory structure and access hygiene: Define and enforce naming conventions, group structures, and access review cadences across all directory platforms.
- Manage non-human identities: Govern service accounts, including managed identities, service principals, and app registrations, enforcing least privilege and credential hygiene across all environments.
- Advise development teams on identity security: Provide architectural guidance on token handling, session management, and federation patterns for teams building or maintaining identity adjacent systems.
- Drive Conditional Access and PIM: Lead Conditional Access policy design and own Privileged Identity Management configuration and the privileged access model for admin roles across Azure and M365.
- Support Entra External ID governance: Advise teams on External ID tenant configuration, custom policy, user flows, and external identity federation.
- Produce compliance-ready documentation: Maintain IAM documentation including access control matrices, provisioning runbooks, and audit-ready entitlement inventories supporting FCRA and FTC Safeguards Rule obligations.
- Collaborate across the security program: Align IAM initiatives with the broader security roadmap and participate in change management and architecture review processes alongside security engineers and the Cybersecurity Manager.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on IAM engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on Entra ID (Azure AD) in enterprise environments.
- Deep working knowledge of Active Directory, including group policy, OU design, domain trust models, and hybrid identity patterns.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing RBAC models at scale in complex or legacy environments.
- Hands-on experience with Entra ID Governance, including access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- Strong working knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML, sufficient to review developer implementations and identify security risk.
- Practical experience automating identity lifecycle events using Logic Apps, Azure Functions, PowerShell, or the Microsoft Graph API.
- Ability to communicate risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders and produce compliance-ready documentation.
- Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, fintech, or automotive with access control obligations.
- Familiarity with FTC Safeguards Rule requirements or equivalent data security regulatory frameworks.
- Prior experience integrating an HRIS platform (Workday, BambooHR, UKG, or similar) with Entra ID via SCIM or custom connector.
- Exposure to IGA platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, or Omada.
- Experience advising development teams on token validation, scope design, role claims, and secure session management.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Relevant certifications: SC-300 (Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator), AZ-500 (Microsoft Azure Security Technologies), or equivalent
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Identity and Access Management)
Open Dealer Exchange (ODE), is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (IAM) to support its workforce in Southfield, MI. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (IAM), you will own and mature our identity security posture across a complex, multi-platform environment, serving as the primary driver of a structured role based access control (RBAC) program and a trusted technical advisor across infrastructure, IT, and development teams. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Entra ID, Active Directory, identity lifecycle automation, and governing access in regulated enterprise environments. Open Dealer Exchange is a dynamic, exciting place to work. Open Dealer Exchange offers a hybrid work model as well as an excellent compensation/benefit package.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise RBAC: Build a cohesive role-based access control model across Entra ID, Active Directory, and Entra External ID, replacing ad hoc access grants with governed, role-aligned entitlements.
- Lead identity lifecycle automation: Integrate the HR system with Entra ID to automate provisioning and deprovisioning, ensuring access changes are event-driven and auditable at the point of hire, transfer, and termination.
- Govern directory structure and access hygiene: Define and enforce naming conventions, group structures, and access review cadences across all directory platforms.
- Manage non-human identities: Govern service accounts, including managed identities, service principals, and app registrations, enforcing least privilege and credential hygiene across all environments.
- Advise development teams on identity security: Provide architectural guidance on token handling, session management, and federation patterns for teams building or maintaining identity adjacent systems.
- Drive Conditional Access and PIM: Lead Conditional Access policy design and own Privileged Identity Management configuration and the privileged access model for admin roles across Azure and M365.
- Support Entra External ID governance: Advise teams on External ID tenant configuration, custom policy, user flows, and external identity federation.
- Produce compliance-ready documentation: Maintain IAM documentation including access control matrices, provisioning runbooks, and audit-ready entitlement inventories supporting FCRA and FTC Safeguards Rule obligations.
- Collaborate across the security program: Align IAM initiatives with the broader security roadmap and participate in change management and architecture review processes alongside security engineers and the Cybersecurity Manager.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on IAM engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on Entra ID (Azure AD) in enterprise environments.
- Deep working knowledge of Active Directory, including group policy, OU design, domain trust models, and hybrid identity patterns.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing RBAC models at scale in complex or legacy environments.
- Hands-on experience with Entra ID Governance, including access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- Strong working knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML, sufficient to review developer implementations and identify security risk.
- Practical experience automating identity lifecycle events using Logic Apps, Azure Functions, PowerShell, or the Microsoft Graph API.
- Ability to communicate risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders and produce compliance-ready documentation.
- Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, fintech, or automotive with access control obligations.
- Familiarity with FTC Safeguards Rule requirements or equivalent data security regulatory frameworks.
- Prior experience integrating an HRIS platform (Workday, BambooHR, UKG, or similar) with Entra ID via SCIM or custom connector.
- Exposure to IGA platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, or Omada.
- Experience advising development teams on token validation, scope design, role claims, and secure session management.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Relevant certifications: SC-300 (Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator), AZ-500 (Microsoft Azure Security Technologies), or equivalent
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Cybersecurity Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Accounting & Auditing
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity jobs across Michigan.
- Relevant industry certification such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent credential
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanning, and incident response
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, or HIPAA
- Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance for defense-sector roles in Michigan
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with IT and business teams
Cybersecurity Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cybersecurity professional in Michigan?
Michigan does not require a state-issued license to work in cybersecurity, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology, paired with at least one recognized certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Michigan's public universities including Michigan State, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State all offer cybersecurity programs, and many community colleges offer two-year pathways that feed directly into entry roles.
How much do cybersecurities make in Michigan?
Cybersecurities in Michigan earn a median of about $106,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,150 for the lowest 10% to over $165,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cybersecurity professionals in Michigan?
Employers hiring cybersecuritys in Michigan right now include General Motors (GM), Stryker, and Ford Motor Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive manufacturers, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems means cybersecurity hiring is spread across multiple industries rather than dominated by a single sector.
Which Michigan cities have the most cybersecurity jobs?
Kalamazoo, Warren, and Detroit account for the most cybersecurity openings in Michigan. Detroit and its suburbs drive the largest share of listings, anchored by automotive headquarters, major health systems, and financial institutions, while Ann Arbor attracts security roles tied to the University of Michigan's research infrastructure and the technology companies clustered around it, and Grand Rapids draws healthcare and manufacturing sector demand from west Michigan.
Are there remote cybersecurity jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 76% of cybersecurity openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves monitoring systems, analyzing threats, and managing cloud infrastructure that can be done from anywhere. Roles most likely to be fully remote include security operations center analysts, cloud security engineers, and governance, risk, and compliance specialists.
How can I get hired as a cybersecurity professional in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a help desk or IT support role at a Michigan employer, which builds the networking and systems exposure that cybersecurity teams look for internally. Large Michigan employers including General Motors, Consumers Energy, and Henry Ford Health run technology associate programs that accept candidates with a two-year or four-year degree and no prior security experience. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying gives candidates a concrete, employer-recognized credential that compensates for a thin work history, and building a home lab or completing a capture-the-flag portfolio strengthens any application.
Where can I find and apply to cybersecurity jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to cybersecurity jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly through each posting. No account or profile is needed to view and apply to the jobs shown.
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