Application Security Architect

At Johnson Controls, you'll help secure the technologies behind intelligent buildings, connected products, and smart cities . As an Application Security Architect, you'll partner with engineering, product, and business teams to embed security and privacy throughout the product lifecycle, shape security strategy, lead risk assessments, and drive continuous improvements that strengthen cybersecurity resilience and customer trust. Working as a trusted security advisor, you'll guide teams on secure software development, threat modeling, security architecture, and security-by-design practices across cloud, mobile, embedded, and connected products. You'll lead key security activities including architecture reviews, security testing, vulnerability management, and compliance support while translating security requirements into practical solutions that help teams deliver secure, resilient products. How you will do it Act as a trusted security advisor throughout the software development lifecycle . Guide development teams on secure coding, threat modeling, security architecture, and security-by-design principles. Lead secure SDLC activities, including security requirements definition, architecture reviews, code reviews, security testing, and remediation planning. Translate regulatory, customer, and cybersecurity requirements into practical security controls and development practices. Collaborate with security champions, architects, engineers, and product leaders to balance security, usability, and business objectives. Partner with teams across cloud, mobile, embedded, and connected product environments to address evolving security challenges. Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, sharing knowledge and recommendations across the organization. What we look for Required Minimum 3 years in cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, product security , or a related security function. Experience working with cybersecurity and compliance frameworks NIST 800-53 and also ISO 27001 or SOC 2 . Experience evaluating cybersecurity risks and implementing or recommending appropriate security controls. Ability to translate security requirements into actionable technical guidance. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and establish credibility with customers, engineering teams, business leaders, and other key stakeholders. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, Security+, or equivalent. Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISA/IEC 62443, GDPR, EU CRA, or similar. Experience utilizing AI technologies and ensuring the secure design, implementation, and operation of AI capabilities within products. Familiarity with Operational Technology (OT), industrial controls, building management systems, or IoT ecosystems. Our salary and benefits The initial basic salary for this position will be in the range of € 2,700 – € 4,200 per month, plus a 13th month salary applied after your first 6 months in the job. The final package will reflect your experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. We are committed to fair, equitable, and gender-neutral pay practices. At Johnson Controls, your work comes with benefits that support both your career and your wellbeing. Meal vouchers fully covered by the company. Flexible benefits budget with access to 3,500+ options, including a MultiSport card, medical and wellness services. Extra savings through retail and lifestyle discounts (Benefit+). Allowance for the private kindergarten or nursery to support your family. Flexible working hours and home office days. Allowance for language courses, professional development support, and wellbeing support. On site benefits: massages, distribution of fruits, yoga, psychologist, health month, various events with