About the Role
As the global technical authority for FPC Digital, you will blend strategy with hands-on delivery in a high-profile hybrid role. You will design resilient, secure-by-design architectures for intelligent buildings and data centers, define next-gen OT security services, and execute the strategy for our OT SOC. You will embed cybersecurity into foundational BMS and Smart Building processes and lead the Cybersecurity SteerCo within the Technical Design Authority, reporting technically to the CTO.
Responsibilities
- Define, design and execute end-to-end technical security architectures for complex OT, BMS, and IoT ecosystems.
- Embed a robust cybersecurity perspective into the physical and logical design of Building Management Systems and Smart Building infrastructure.
- Collaborate across all consulting and delivery facets of FPC Digital.
- Champion the application of global security standards, such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and CIS Controls.
- Design and deploy modern network micro-segmentation, IAM, and zero-trust policies for OT systems.
- Lead the dedicated Cybersecurity SteerCo within FPC’s Technical Design Authority (TDA).
- Chair and lead the Cybersecurity SteerCo, coordinating with Subject Matter Experts.
- Curate, test, and evaluate emerging next-generation security tools within FPC’s Digital Lab environment.
- Ensure that hands-on subject matter experts are the primary catalysts driving business innovation.
- Build upon FPC's track record of building audits to elevate methodologies into a specialized OT cybersecurity evaluation standard.
- Personally lead high-complexity "Lighthouse" audits at flagship client sites.
- Establish repeatable frameworks and playbook-driven auditing packages.
- Provide technical governance and quality oversight of all OT cybersecurity deliverables.
- Lead the development and engineering of comprehensive OT cybersecurity frameworks, operational policies, and threat mitigation guidelines.
- Own the technical design, setup parameters, and operational playbooks for FPC's OT Security Operations Centre (OT SOC).
- Develop specific threat detection use cases, alerting rules, and incident response playbooks for BMS/EPMS protocols.
- Partner directly with FPC’s Global Head of Engineering and Global Head of Operations to co-author, test, and implement operational workflows.
- Architect the technical components of the services to support enterprise-grade Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Create, define, and launch standardized global OT Cybersecurity service offerings.
- Act as FPC's foremost industry-facing expert in the Cybersecurity domain.
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and selection of next-generation cybersecurity partners.
- Act as the internal technical guide for our wider digital engineering division, mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
- Champion continuous learning and certifying engineering teams for relevant certifications.
- Contribute to improving project delivery processes, tools, and frameworks.
- Support lessons learned, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Encourage adoption of best practices and efficient ways of working.
- Promote a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
- Represent FPC professionally in all client and internal interactions.
- Lead and support project teams, fostering collaboration and performance.
- Adhere to company policies, governance standards, and reporting requirements.
- Support continuous improvement across delivery operations.
Requirements
- High-level cybersecurity certifications: GICSP, GRID, CISSP, or certified ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity specialist.
- A proven track record (typically 10+ years) in a Principal, Technical Lead, or Design Authority capacity specializing in OT Cybersecurity, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or Smart Building Systems (BMS/EMS).
- Direct experience engineering security solutions for high-performance spaces, specifically Hyperscale/Colocation Data Centres and Large-Scale Corporate Real Estate portfolios.
- Extensive knowledge of IEC 62443, Zero Trust models, and traditional OT networking protocols (BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, KNX).
- Strong background in establishing physical and digital OT site auditing processes, compiling executive-level and deep-dive technical reports.
- The ability to influence executive-level client stakeholders and internal delivery teams solely through technical credibility and clear strategic communication.
- A passion for coaching, guiding, and demystifying complex technical risks for others, with a desire to grow collective team capability.
- Highly professional, with unwavering honesty and integrity.
- Exceptional communicator and client-relationship builder.
- A continuous and agile learner.
- A systems thinker with attention to detail.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action.
Skills
- OT Cybersecurity
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- Smart Building Systems (BMS/EMS)
- IEC 62443
- Zero Trust models
- BACnet/IP
- Modbus TCP
- KNX
- OT SOC
- BMS
- EPMS
- Threat detection
- Incident response
- Edge connectivity
- Endpoint protection
- Identity management
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Industry expertise and relevant certifications are highly valued and may substitute for formal academic qualifications.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional engineering designation is highly desirable.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary & discretionary annual bonus
Benefits
- Flexible & hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
- Ongoing professional development
About the Company
- FPC Global are the world's leading digital building experts, offering full-service integrated technology consultancy and professional services to the built environment.
- We partner with some of the largest organisations globally, supporting clients to improve asset performance and security, operational efficiency, sustainability outcomes, and digital maturity across complex portfolios.
