Director Security Engineering - Johnson Controls

Job Description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.

On-the-job/cross-training opportunities

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Position Summary

Johnson Controls Fire Solutions is seeking a strategic and influential Director, Product Security & Security Strategy to lead the cybersecurity vision, governance, and execution framework across a global portfolio of fire detection, suppression, life safety, connected devices, cloud platforms, mobile applications, and digital services.

This critical leadership role will be responsible for defining and advancing the Fire Solutions product security strategy while partnering closely with Enterprise Security, Engineering, Product Management, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Legal, and Operations organizations. The Director will establish scalable security processes, lead cybersecurity risk and vulnerability management programs, drive Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) readiness and execution, and develop the organization's AI security threat response and governance capabilities.

The successful candidate will provide leadership across a complex global ecosystem of hardware, firmware, software, cloud, and IoT solutions, ensuring security is effectively integrated throughout the product lifecycle. This individual will translate cybersecurity requirements into practical engineering processes, improve security operational efficiency, and promote a culture of security ownership across the organization.

This position is critical to maintaining customer trust, meeting evolving cybersecurity expectations, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, and ensuring the long-term success and resilience of the Fire Solutions business.

Key Responsibilities

Product Security Strategy & Leadership