Building IT engineer

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Strong benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Strategist to own the design, standards, and governance for building networking, cybersecurity, and connected systems across a diverse real estate portfolio. The role focuses on architecture and strategy rather than hands-on configuration, with stake in cross-property consistency and security.

You will report to a senior infrastructure leader, requiring 10–12+ years in OT/IT infrastructure and 5+ years converging networks across vendors, with demonstrated

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years in OT/IT infrastructure across multi-site environments.
• 5+ years converging disparate networks across vendors and owners.
• Hands-on AI experience to drive efficiency.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CWNA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, standards, and governance for building networking, cybersecurity, and connected systems across a portfolio where no two properties look alike.
• Set property-wide networking and cybersecurity standards across multiple properties.
• Translate standards into requirements that construction teams, GCs, and vendors actually follow.
• Lead strategy and governance, directing network engineers who implement the standards (not hands-on configuration).

Skills

OT/IT infrastructure

Cross-functional communication

Hands-on AI experience

Tools

CCNP

CCIE

CWNA

Job description

Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Adam Bennett. Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year.

A bit about us

We're a global real estate investment and management firm with a sizable, diverse portfolio spanning office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties across multiple markets and ownership structures. As \"smart building\" expectations rise, we're investing heavily in the technology backbone behind our properties, from amenity centers to core building systems, and building the team to own that strategy.

Why join us

• High-visibility individual contributor role - your impact comes from setting strategy and standards, not headcount
• Rare seat at the intersection of physical real estate and digital infrastructure
• The portfolio-wide playbook doesn't exist yet, so you're writing it, not inheriting someone else's
• Real, hands-on use of AI tools to drive efficiency, not just lip service
• Base up to $170K + 20% target bonus
• 3 weeks PTO plus strong benefits

Job Details

Reporting to a senior infrastructure leader, you'll own the design, standards, and governance for building networking, cybersecurity, and connected systems across a portfolio where no two properties (or owners) look alike.

Three core areas of focus:

• Property-side cybersecurity - protecting connected building systems (HVAC, elevators, access control, cameras) from real-world threats
• Property-side networking - setting the standard for how connectivity reaches each building (fiber, Wi-Fi, segmentation)
• Real estate operations - translating standards into requirements that construction teams, GCs, and vendors actually follow

This is a strategy and standards role, not hands-on configuration. You won't be programming switches, but you need to be fluent at the architecture level (edge switches, distribution switches, firewalls) to direct the network engineers who do.

What you bring: 10-12+ years in OT/IT infrastructure (real estate, construction, or multi-site environments preferred), 5+ years converging disparate networks across vendors and owners, demonstrable hands-on AI use, strong cross-functional communication, and relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, CWNA) a plus.

Schedule: 3 days/week required on-site in Houston.

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