Smart Campus Architect (Design P +)

DXC Technology Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Smart Campus Architect to lead the architecture and integration of intelligent-building technologies across a large enterprise transformation. You will own ELV, IoT, BMS and security platforms, designing how these connect across multiple buildings and integrate with enterprise platforms for secure, scalable operations.

Working within a central Design Authority, you will define technical standards, guide vendors and engineers, and govern architectural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, IT, CS or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with BMS and intelligent-building systems.
• Proven leadership in architecture, design or integration roles.
• Experience with two or more of: access control, HVAC, CCTV or IoT deployments.
• Strong problem solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant smart-building or IoT certification.

Responsibilities

• Own the reference architecture for smart-campus and intelligent-building tech (BMS/ELV/IoT).
• Define campus topology, integration patterns, data flows and security boundaries.
• Design integration of building systems into enterprise data platforms and services.
• Establish architectural standards and governance for smart-building tech.
• Define edge and IoT connectivity, gateways and data ingestion models.
• Ensure security, resilience, scalability and maintainability of designs.
• Govern OT–IT convergence and align with enterprise architects.
• Collaborate with solution architects to align building tech with wider architecture.
• Evaluate platforms and recommend solutions for efficiency and business goals.
• Guide vendors and engineers, review specs and implementation quality.
• Resolve issues, manage architectural risks, and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Smart-campus architecture

IoT integration

OT–IT convergence

Security architecture

ELV systems

BMS integration

Edge connectivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/CS

IoT/Smart-building certification

Tools

Niagara

Johnson Controls

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Siemens

Job description

Smart Campus Architect

Company: DXC Technology

Role Overview

DXC Technology is seeking a Smart Campus Architect to lead the architecture and integration of intelligent-building technologies within a large-scale enterprise transformation programme.

The role will own the architecture for Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Building Management Systems (BMS), and physical security platforms. You will design how these technologies connect across multiple buildings and integrate with enterprise platforms to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable operations.

Working within a central Design Authority, you will define technical standards, guide specialist vendors and engineers, and govern architectural quality from design through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the reference architecture for smart-campus and intelligent-building technologies, including BMS, ELV, access control, CCTV, audiovisual systems, and IoT.
• Define campus technology topology, integration patterns, protocols, data flows, and security boundaries.
• Design the integration of building systems into enterprise data platforms and integration services.
• Establish architectural standards and governance for smart-building technologies.
• Define edge and IoT connectivity, gateway architectures, and data-ingestion patterns.
• Ensure designs address security, resilience, scalability, interoperability, and maintainability.
• Govern operational technology and information technology (OT–IT) convergence.
• Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects to align building technologies with the wider architecture.
• Evaluate platforms and recommend solutions that support operational efficiency and business objectives.
• Guide specialist vendors and engineers, reviewing specifications, designs, and implementation quality.
• Resolve technical issues, manage architectural risks, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Required Technical Expertise

• Smart-campus and intelligent-building architecture across ELV, IoT, BMS, and connected-building platforms.
• Hands-on experience with BMS platforms such as Niagara, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, or Siemens.
• Building automation protocols, including BACnet and Modbus.
• Integration of BMS, access control, CCTV, audiovisual systems, and sensors.
• Access control and physical security architecture, including centralised and distributed designs and biometric integration.
• IoT sensors, gateways, platforms, and edge connectivity.
• Enterprise integration and building-data ingestion.
• Security, resilience, and scalability in converged OT–IT environments.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant industry experience, including at least 5 years of hands‑on experience with BMS platforms.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in architecture, design, or integration of intelligent-building systems.
• Experience with at least two of the following: access control, HVAC controls, fire systems, CCTV, or IoT and sensor deployments.
• Strong problem‑solving, project coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant architecture, smart‑building, or IoT certification.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• ELV, BMS, or IoT vendor certifications.
• Cloud certification.
• Arabic language skills.

Key Competencies

• Systems thinking and architectural decision‑making.
• Clear communication with technical and business stakeholders.
• Structured problem‑solving across complex requirements.
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary, multi‑vendor teams.
• Vendor management, design assurance, and quality governance.