Director of BMS & SCADA Strategy & Security

Columbia University Facilities & Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Facilities & Operations is seeking a Director of BMS & SCADA Systems Oversight to provide strategic governance across BMS and SCADA environments. You will align security, reliability, and supportability with long-term institutional goals while working with CUFO‑IT, CUIT, and external partners.

This advisory role emphasizes governance over day-to-day operations, coordinating with facilities, IT, and project teams to ensure secure, scalable systems for academic, research, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in BMS/SCADA/OT environments.
• Experience with large facilities, utilities, or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of BMS platforms, SCADA architectures, PLCs, and industrial networking.
• Experience with cybersecurity requirements for OT environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving operations, engineering, construction, and IT teams.
• Strong project governance, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-wide oversight of BMS and SCADA systems across campus environments.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, architecture principles, and operational best practices.
• Serve as senior SME for BMS, SCADA, and related infrastructure.
• Develop modernization and lifecycle management strategies for BMS/SCADA platforms.
• Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to strengthen OT security and ensure compliance.
• Oversee governance of capital projects, upgrades, and new implementations.
• Engage Operations teams during design, construction, commissioning, and turnover processes.

Skills

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

OT Cybersecurity Requirements

BMS/SCADA Architecture

Project Governance

Strategic Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Wonderware/AVEVA SCADA

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View

Niagara Framework

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Columbia University Facilities & Operations is seeking a Director of BMS & SCADA Systems Oversight to provide strategic governance across BMS and SCADA environments. You will align security, reliability, and supportability with long-term institutional goals while working with CUFO‑IT, CUIT, and external partners.

This advisory role emphasizes governance over day-to-day operations, coordinating with facilities, IT, and project teams to ensure secure, scalable systems for academic, research, and