Director of Platform Engineering at Johnson Controls leading core One Security Platform architecture. Overseeing enterprise-scale platforms and driving team collaboration for innovative security solutions.
Responsibilities
Define and own the technical vision and roadmap for the One Security Platform, ensuring alignment with the overall product and business strategy
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Solution Engineering, and Application Development teams to define platform priorities
Establish platform governance to ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability across multiple product lines
Advocate for platform adoption across the company and partner ecosystem
Architect and oversee enterprise-scale, multi-tenant platforms with high availability, security, and performance requirements
Lead the design of core platform services: Identity & Access Management (SSO, RBAC), Event Processing & Messaging Framework, API Gateway & Developer SDKs, Workflow & Automation Engine (e.g., n8n, Node-RED), Integration frameworks for devices, third-party apps, and cloud services, AI & Analytics pipelines for security events and video
Ensure the platform supports cloud-native, on-prem, and hybrid deployments
Implement vendor-agnostic hardware abstraction for cameras, controllers, and sensors
Drive end-to-end platform delivery, from concept through Gate reviews to deployment
Manage and optimize development processes, including Agile ceremonies, CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance practices
Partner with the DevOps team to ensure reliability, scalability, and observability
Oversee platform security practices, including compliance with SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR, and other regulations
Build, lead, and mentor a cross-functional Platform Engineering team, including: Core Services Engineers, Integration Engineers, Workflow & Automation Specialists, AI & Analytics Engineers, DevOps & Infrastructure staff
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ownership
Serve as the primary technical contact for platform-related discussions with internal product teams, strategic partners and integrators, and key enterprise customers
Communicate platform strategy, status, and performance to executive leadership
Requirements
10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role
Experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade platforms used by multiple product teams or external partners
Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP), microservices, and API-first design
Strong knowledge of identity management, RBAC, and event-driven architectures
Experience in integrating with hardware devices (preferred in physical security: Access Control, VMS, Alarms)
Proficiency with workflow automation/orchestration tools (e.g., n8n, Zapier, Node-RED, or similar)
Strong understanding of security and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR)
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