Lead OT Cybersecurity Solutions Architect

Job description

As Lead OT Cybersecurity Solutions Architect, you are FPC Digital’s global technical authority, blending strategy with hands-on delivery in a high-profile hybrid role, reporting into the Managing Director with a dotted line into the CTO (Matrix Structure).. In an era where intelligent buildings and data centres lack traditional "air-gaps," you will design resilient, secure-by-design architectures. Your mission includes defining next-gen OT security services and executing the strategy for our Centre of Excellence (CoE) based OT SOC. Operating across consulting and delivery, you will embed cybersecurity into foundational BMS and Smart Building processes from design through operations. Integrated into the global Technology & Innovation function, you will lead the Cybersecurity SteerCo within the Technical Design Authority (TDA). Reporting technically to the CTO, you ensure field insights directly shape global standards, partner strategies, and innovation. Though technically focused with no direct reports, you are central to FPC’s people strategy, mentoring a specialised OT Cybersecurity team. You will also enhance auditing benchmarks and provide technical governance across all global deliverables. Key Responsibilities The responsibilities for the Lead OT Cybersecurity Solutions Architect include, but are not limited to, the following key areas: Technical Design, Smart Building Integration & Delivery Secure-by-Design Architectures: Define, design and execute end-to-end technical security architectures for complex OT, BMS (Building Management Systems), and IoT ecosystems across global Corporate Real Estate and Hyperscale Data Centres. BMS & Smart Building Design Lens: Embed a robust cybersecurity perspective into the physical and logical design of Building Management Systems and Smart Building infrastructure, championing security as a primary design criterion. Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate across all consulting and delivery facets of FPC Digital, aligning strategic advice with practical field engineering and commissioning. Standards Enforcement: Champion the application of global security standards, such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and CIS Controls, translating theoretical compliance into practical, robust engineering implementations. Zero Trust & Segmentation: Design and deploy modern network micro-segmentation, identity and access management (IAM), and zero-trust policies tailored specifically for fragile, legacy, and modern OT systems. Technical Design Authority (TDA) & Innovation Leadership Vertical Ownership: Lead the dedicated Cybersecurity SteerCo within FPC’s Technical Design Authority (TDA), serving as the principal expert voice and collaborating directly with the CTO's office on cybersecurity aspects in respect of global technical direction. Attend other TDA SteerCos to provide subject matter expertise on Cybersecurity aspects (namely, Innovation, IT and Technical Architecture SteerCos). Cybersecurity SteerCo Chair: Chair and lead the Cybersecurity SteerCo, coordinating with Subject Matter Experts across multiple engineering, software, and operational facets to lead on cybersecurity matters, coordinating with other SteerCos and for cross-disciplinary support and innovation. Lab Environment - Agnostic Sandbox Curation: Empowered with the technical freedom to curate, test, and evaluate emerging next-generation security tools within FPC’s Digital Lab environment. This ensures FPC maintains its strict technology-agnostic position, allowing you to design robust integration playbooks that combine the best tools on the market for our clients' benefit. Expert-Driven Business Value: Ensure that our hands-on subject matter experts are the primary catalysts driving our business innovation, translating deep domain expertise into scalable, commercial offerings that benefit our global clients and FPC's business growth. Auditing, Benchmarking & Technical Governance Leveling Up the Auditing Standard: Build upon FPC's highly successful track record of over 500 completed building audits to elevate our existing methodologies into a specialized, next-generation OT cybersecurity evaluation standard. Lighthouse Audits & Framework Verification: Personally lead high-complexity "Lighthouse" audits at flagship client sites to establish and validate FPC’s newly elevated OT security frameworks, turning complex technical findings into strategic portfolio risk narratives. Auditing Enablement & Handover: Establish repeatable frameworks and playbook-driven auditing packages, allowing you to hand over subsequent delivery phases to a trained, competent engineering team. Ongoing Governance & Oversight: Provide technical governance and rigorous quality oversight of all OT cybersecurity deliverables produced by the delivery teams globally, ensuring consistency and alignment with our established benchmarks. Service Definition, Frameworks & OT SOC Playbook Development Standardised Frameworks & Policies: Lead the development and engineering of comprehensive OT cybersecurity frameworks, operational policies, and threat mitigation guidelines. These will be deployed directly across our clients' global portfolios, as well as serving as the standardized foundation for FPC's internal service delivery models. OT SOC Integration & Playbook Design: Own the technical design, setup parameters, and operational playbooks for FPC's pioneering OT Security Operations Centre (OT SOC) based out of our Centre of Excellence (CoE). Develop specific threat detection use cases, alerting rules, and incident response playbooks for BMS/EPMS protocols (such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks). Collaborative Scaling & Delivery: Partner directly with FPC’s Global Head of Engineering and Global Head of Operations to co-author, test, and implement operational workflows. Ensure the OT SOC and broader OT security services are designed for rapid scalability and maximum operational efficiency. SLA Alignment: Architect the technical components of the services to cleanly support the delivery of enterprise-grade Service Level Agreements (SLAs), partnering with FPC Operations who will own day-to-day service execution and operational metrics. Service Lifecycle & Portfolio Evolution: Create, define, and launch standardized global OT Cybersecurity service offerings (e.g., threat hunting, managed detection, and secure remote access), collaborating with the Managing Director of FPC Digital and the CTO to keep FPC's commercial strategy ahead of market demands. Thought Leadership, Market Education & Partner Ecosystem Thought Leadership & Client Engagement: Act as FPC's foremost industry-facing expert in the Cybersecurity domain, driving market education and thought leadership by authoring strategic insights, participating in industry event panels, and hosting exclusive, closed-door forums for major enterprise clients to foster safe knowledge-sharing and strategic alignment. Strategic Partner Ecosystem & Co-Innovation: Lead the identification, evaluation, and selection of next-generation cybersecurity partners. Determine how diverse, best-in-class technologies (including edge connectivity, endpoint protection, and identity management platforms) work together to deliver cohesive, robust, and technology-agnostic enterprise solutions for our global clients, while collaborating with partner engineering teams to influence their roadmaps. Technical Mentorship: Act as the internal technical guide for our wider digital engineering division, mentoring junior and mid-level engineers to create a robust, technically elite OT Cybersecurity team. Ongoing Education: Champion continuous learning, certifying that our engineering teams stay ahead of the curve in certifications (e.g., GICSP, GRID, ISA/IEC 62443 Specialist). Innovation & Culture 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 FPC Corporate Responsibilities 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 Skills and Experience Essential: Education: Industry expertise and relevant certifications are highly valued and may substitute for formal academic qualifications. High-level cybersecurity certifications: GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), GRID (Active Industrial Threat Detection), CISSP, or certified ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity specialist. Desirable: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional engineering designation is highly desirable. Industry Expertise: 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). Sector Expertise: Direct experience engineering security solutions for high-performance spaces, specifically Hyperscale/Colocation Data Centres and Large-Scale Corporate Real Estate portfolios. Standards & Protocols: Extensive knowledge of IEC 62443, Zero Trust models, and traditional OT networking protocols (BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, KNX). Auditing Capability: Strong background in establishing physical and digital OT site auditing processes, compiling executive-level and deep-dive technical reports. Soft Skills: Influence Without Authority: The ability to influence executive-level client stakeholders and internal delivery teams solely through technical credibility and clear strategic communication. The "Teacher" Mindset: A passion for coaching, guiding, and demystifying complex technical risks for others, with a desire to grow collective team capability. Personal Attributes 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. Why Join Us? At FPC Global, you’ll be part of a community—not just a company. When you join us, you’ll: Work across a broad and impactful remit Gain exposure to multiple business functions Develop a strong foundation for future growth opportunities Be part of a collaborative, people-first culture where your contribution truly matters Work on impactful projects that shape industries and redefine the built environment Grow your career through leadership development, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies Be supported and included in a culture that values diversity, balance, and teamwork Make a real difference, contributing to high-performance, innovative, and iconic outcomes worldwide We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package tailored to your location and role, including: Flexible & hybrid working Private medical insurance Competitive salary & discretionary annual bonus Ongoing professional development FPC Global are the world's leading digital building experts, we offer full-service integrated technology consultancy and professional services to the built environment. We partner with some of the largest organisations globally, supporting our clients to improve asset performance and security, operational efficiency, sustainability outcomes, and digital maturity across complex portfolios.