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Director Security Engineering

At a Glance

Location
Westford-Massachusetts-United States of America, United States
Employment
Full time
Experience
12+ years
Compensation
organizations. SALARY RANGE : $142,000 - $237,000(Salary to be determined by th
Posted
2026-07-30

Key Requirements

Certifications

  • CISM
  • CISSP
  • ISO

Domain Knowledge

  • Automation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Engineering
  • IoT
  • Regulatory

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

/holidays/sick time Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental

Requirements

12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, product security, software engineering, systems engineering, or related technical leadership roles.

5+ years of experience leading large-scale security programs and influencing global organizations.

Demonstrated success developing and executing product security strategies within complex technology organizations.

Strong knowledge of product security, secure development practices, cloud security, IoT security, and vulnerability management.

Experience working closely with enterprise cybersecurity teams to implement governance, standards, and risk management frameworks.

Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives across engineering, product management, quality, and regulatory organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Responsibilities

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.

About the Company

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!