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Security Project Managers oversee complex security programs that consistently qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in information security, cybersecurity, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify prevailing wages through DOL before USCIS adjudicates the petition, a two-step process worth understanding before you apply.
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Get Access To All JobsBuild 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 base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
- Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
- Providing Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
You Owe It to Yourself to Experience why JCI keeps being voted the Best Place to Work!
What will you do
Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete fire alarm projects with assigned customers. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results. Actively pursues selling change orders. Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Ensures proper execution of warranty. Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest ethics. Adheres to and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
How will you do it
- Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors.
- Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes. Communicates both technical and business-related issues with the clients.
- Manages the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
- Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms and conditions. May request several bids in pricing process. Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes.
- Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
- Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all systems and controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
- Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
- Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers and System Designers. Provides technical assistance to subcontractors. Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.
- Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
- Sends warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of project and ensures proper execution of warranty.
- Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
- Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
- Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.
- Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
What we look for
Required
- 2-5 years Security system and Access Control installation experience.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of electricity and electronics in addition, demonstrate an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
- Ability to effectively work independently.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
- Be able to carry and move equipment/tools weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Minimum high school/trade school graduate, military, or associate degree in a technical field involving electronics or computers.
- Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft's suite of Office software.
- Working knowledge of IT network systems.
- Ability to use hand and power tools and test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical and electrical documents, as well as project plans, specifications, schedules and equipment installation/operation/troubleshooting manual.
- Be able to pass background check, drug screen.
- Have a clean driving record.
Preferred
- Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting.
- Construction experience.
- Knowledge of security system programming.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100-104,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
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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 base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
- Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
- Providing Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
You Owe It to Yourself to Experience why JCI keeps being voted the Best Place to Work!
What will you do
Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete fire alarm projects with assigned customers. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results. Actively pursues selling change orders. Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Ensures proper execution of warranty. Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest ethics. Adheres to and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
How will you do it
- Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors.
- Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes. Communicates both technical and business-related issues with the clients.
- Manages the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
- Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms and conditions. May request several bids in pricing process. Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes.
- Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
- Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all systems and controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
- Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
- Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers and System Designers. Provides technical assistance to subcontractors. Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.
- Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
- Sends warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of project and ensures proper execution of warranty.
- Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
- Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
- Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.
- Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
What we look for
Required
- 2-5 years Security system and Access Control installation experience.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of electricity and electronics in addition, demonstrate an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
- Ability to effectively work independently.
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
- Be able to carry and move equipment/tools weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Minimum high school/trade school graduate, military, or associate degree in a technical field involving electronics or computers.
- Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft's suite of Office software.
- Working knowledge of IT network systems.
- Ability to use hand and power tools and test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical and electrical documents, as well as project plans, specifications, schedules and equipment installation/operation/troubleshooting manual.
- Be able to pass background check, drug screen.
- Have a clean driving record.
Preferred
- Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting.
- Construction experience.
- Knowledge of security system programming.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100-104,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Project Manager
Verify your degree matches the petition
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the Security Project Manager role. A general business or IT degree may trigger an RFE unless your transcript shows security-specific coursework or you hold a recognized certification like CISSP or PMP.
Check LCA filings before targeting employers
Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings for security and project management roles. This filters out companies that lack the filing infrastructure or history to sponsor candidates in this occupation.
Confirm the role title on the LCA matches yours
DOL certifies the LCA under a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Security Project Manager roles can fall under different SOC codes depending on whether the focus is IT security or physical security, and a mismatch creates problems at USCIS adjudication.
Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B cap
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside that window, ask whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt or can structure a deferred start, since missing the filing window by even a few weeks resets the timeline by a full year.
Document security program scope in your experience letters
When your employer prepares the I-129 support letter, the program scope you managed matters. Letters that quantify team size, budget oversight, and security frameworks you governed are harder for USCIS to challenge on specialty occupation grounds than generic descriptions.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offered wage
Before signing an offer, run your job location and SOC code through OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered salary meets at least the Level I prevailing wage. An offer below the certified wage will cause the LCA to fail, stalling your entire petition.
H-1B Visa Security Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS treats Security Project Manager as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like cybersecurity, information security, or computer science. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to face an RFE on specialty occupation grounds, so the job description wording your employer uses in the LCA matters.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Security Project Manager roles?
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in security and project management occupations. DOL publishes Labor Condition Application disclosure data quarterly, and Migrate Mate surfaces that data by role and employer so you can target companies that have actually filed petitions rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
Which SOC code applies to H-1B petitions for Security Project Manager positions?
The correct SOC code depends on the role's primary focus. IT security project management typically files under SOC 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers) or 15-1299 (Information Security Analysts, All Other). Physical security program management may fall under a different code. Confirm the code your employer plans to use before the LCA is filed, since the prevailing wage and specialty occupation analysis depend on it.
Can I change employers during my H-1B if I'm a Security Project Manager?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If you've held H-1B status for at least 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start the new job once the receipt notice is issued without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, and your new employer must file a fresh LCA for the position.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a Security Project Manager?
Certifications like CISSP, CISM, PMP, or CISA don't substitute for the required bachelor's degree, but they support the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating the technical depth USCIS looks for. If your degree is in a field like business or general IT rather than cybersecurity specifically, these credentials help establish the connection between your background and the security-focused role description.