Compliance Lead

Johnson Controls; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

On the job/cross training opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Cybersecurity Assurance professional to lead global cyber compliance efforts from their Glendale, WI office. This hybrid role emphasizes managing audits and certifications, including ISO/IEC 27001. The ideal candidate possesses 6-8 years in information security compliance and audit support, strong organizational skills, and experience with cross-functional stakeholders. A competitive salary of $100,000–$150,000 and robust benefits are offered, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in information security compliance and audit support.
• Experience coordinating audits and managing evidence.
• Ability to work with cross-functional and global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate ISO/IEC 27001 certification activities.
• Lead preparation for customer cybersecurity audits.
• Maintain centralized audit evidence repositories and trackers.

Skills

Information Security Compliance

Audit Support

Cyber Risk Management

Strong Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

AuditBoard

ISO/IEC 27001

SOC 2

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
As a 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 and bonus plan
• 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

What You Will Do

In this role, you will support and execute global cyber assurance activities, including ISO/IEC 27001 certification, SOC 2 reporting, customer cybersecurity audits, and Internal Audit support. You will coordinate audit readiness, manage evidence, track remediation, and help ensure consistent execution of cyber compliance requirements across a global environment. You will also serve as a key North America point of contact, partnering with regional stakeholders while aligning to global processes and leadership direction. You will partner closely with Cybersecurity, IT, Internal Audit, Legal, Sales, and other stakeholders to coordinate audits and assessments, respond to evidence requests, and support timely closure of findings and corrective actions.

How You Will Do It

Cyber certifications & external assessments

• Support and coordinate global ISO/IEC 27001 certification activities, including audit readiness, evidence collection, internal audit support, and remediation tracking, while proactively managing expectations with business sponsors and 1st Line teams.
• Participate in SOC 2 Type I and Type II engagements, including control walkthroughs, evidence preparation, and auditor interactions.
• Serve as a day‑to‑day liaison with external auditors and certification bodies under the direction of compliance leadership.
• Maintain audit documentation and support ongoing control maturity efforts.

Customer audits & security assessments

• Lead preparation and responses for global customer cybersecurity audits and due diligence assessments, including questionnaires and evidence requests related to ISO, SOC, and information security controls.
• Coordinate with Sales, Legal, and IT teams to provide accurate, consistent, and risk aligned customer responses.
• Track customer audit findings and support remediation and follow‑up activities.

Internal Audit support

• Support Internal Audit engagements related to information security and IT controls, including walkthroughs, evidence coordination, and issue tracking.
• Assist with documenting audit findings, management responses, and remediation plans.
• Ensure alignment between internal audit activities and external certification and assurance requirements.

Compliance operations & continuous improvement

• Maintain centralized audit evidence repositories, trackers, and dashboards to support repeatable global compliance processes.
• Support the use of AuditBoard or similar GRC platforms for audit management, issue tracking, and evidence coordination.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across certification, audit, and assessment activities globally.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Risk, Compliance, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in information security compliance, audit support, or cyber risk management.
• Practical experience with the following:
  • ISO/IEC 27001 certification (execution or support)
  • SOC 2 Type I or Type II reports
  • Customer security audits or third‑party assessments
  • Internal Audit support, including ITGCs or security related controls
• Experience working with cross‑functional and global stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred

• Experience supporting global audit and certification programs, including coordination across regions.
• Familiarity with security and control frameworks/standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SCF, PCI, FedRAMP, and/or CMMC.
• Experience using AuditBoard, including CrossComply, for audit management, evidence collection, issue tracking, and reporting (strong plus).
• Internal Audit and/or External Audit experience (e.g., ITGCs, SOX scoping support, security controls testing, or assurance reporting).
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor (preferred, not required).
• Team player with a collaborative, approachable working style; able to partner effectively across Information Security, IT, Internal Audit, Legal, Sales, and regional teams.
• Demonstrates a global mindset and cultural awareness; able to bridge global teams and North America engagements.
• Integrity and accountability in handling sensitive information and audit outcomes.
• Customer/stakeholder focus; communicates clearly and delivers timely, high‑quality responses during audits and assessments.
• Results orientation; able to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and multiple audits in parallel.
• Audit coordination and evidence management; disciplined, organized, and process‑driven.
• Risk and control awareness; understands how requirements map to controls and operational execution.
• Continuous improvement; proactively identifies opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate compliance activities.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation practices.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000 – $150,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, and skills of the applicant, internal equity, location and market data). This role offers a competitive bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

This is a hybrid role (2 – 3 days per week) at our Glendale, WI office.