IT Compliance Analyst, Product Security

Woodward, Inc.

IT Compliance & Product Security Analyst creating compliance policies and leading audits for energy control solutions. Collaborating on security challenges while ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeNiles • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $152,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creates and updates IT compliance and product security policies to align with regulations and best practices.
Leads Review Board for open-source compliance.
Tracks and analyzes changes in relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
Identifies product roadmap and regulatory challenges.
Performs audits of IT systems and processes to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and internal policies.
Leads segment quality or customer audits.
Advise segments on cyber-physical security development, incorporating customer specifications, threat analysis, regulatory requirements, and lifecycle activities.
Develops cases for process and tool improvements using vulnerability, incident, and secure development metrics; oversees incident response teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

In-depth understanding of IT compliance regulations (NIST, CMMC, SOX, ISO, GDPR, CRA, PART-IS) and segment industry standards such as IEC 62443, ISO 21434 and DO-326A.
Expert in evaluating compliance and supply chain security risks, implementing mitigations, and conducting Failure Mode Effects Analysis and advanced cyber-physical assessments.
In-depth skill in planning, executing, and managing internal and external IT compliance and product security audits to ensure adherence to standards and customer expectation.
Expertise in analyzing current policy, identifying contemporary language changes, working with legal and other stakeholders to write effective policies to drive a secure environment in line with business objectives
Expertise in analyzing complex data sets to monitor compliance status and detect potential issues or anomalies.
Detailed understanding and ability to convey complex compliance and product security information clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders and build consensus.
Adept at resolving complex product security and compliance challenges by applying analytical thinking and innovative solutions.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, security controls, and systems to assess compliance effectively.
Expertise in cyber-physical protocols, hardware component security topics, and platform risk mitigation.
Expertise in maintaining accurate compliance and product security records, preparing detailed reports, and presenting findings to relevant parties.
Ability to work seamlessly with various teams to ensure compliance and secure product development objectives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT compliance regulationsNISTCMMCSOXISOGDPRCRAPART-ISIEC 62443ISO 21434

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationconsensus building