Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Pay grade: 170

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our federal cyber security team. This role is primarily responsible for working in our lab environment to set up, harden, and test our equipment before it goes out to our field based teams. Our cyber security team is on the forefront of the industry, servicing multiple military branches to provide energy management and security solutions while protecting some of the nation’s most critical networks. 

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense, and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Huntsville, AL office (must be able to work out of this office)
Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 based on experience
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on the first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
Travel Required : Around 10%

As an Entry Level Cyber Security Engineer , you will:

• Support our cyber security lab environment to receive, set-up, harden, and test equipment and systems before it goes out to the field for implementation at sites.
• Supports more experienced cyber security engineers to achieve information assurance, certifications, and accreditations for Building Automation Systems (BAS) primarily using Metasys and Tridium Niagara, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), and other Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Uses knowledge of ISSE, RMF, NIST, IA Program, Governance Policy & Directives, and Instructions to complete projects
• Assists in the planning and execution of the defense-in-depth security engineering, relevant technology and process development, implementations of security testing, certification and accreditation processes, intrusion detection policy development, security baseline management as well as IA focused software development
• Coordinates and creates necessary IA documentation and artifacts for submittals and accreditation at times 
• Performs security scans and risk assessment on secured systems
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the accredited system.
• Adherence to safety standards. A high degree of regard for employee safety
• Keeps management and JCI customer informed of job progress and issues

Required Qualifications:

• Progress of coursework toward a CompTIA Security+ certification. Active Security+ certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, etc.) and general Windows environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with Information Assurance / Cyber Security principles.
  
• Knowledge of NIST, NISPOM, and DSS processes
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and DIACAP
  
• Proposal or policy development experience in response to cybersecurity requirements
  

Preferred Education:

• Technical Certificate, Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security or relevant field

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide, offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions, and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters, and we value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

Please check out our Take a Journey video to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability, and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Identified as a Sustainalytics Top-Rated ESG Performer for managing material ESG issues
• Received HRH The Prince of Wales’ inaugural Terra Carta Seal
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Named Chairman and CEO George Oliver IoT CEO of the Year for 2022

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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