Director of Building Automation
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onKansas State Capitol, 300, Southwest 10th Avenue, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, 66612, United States
About the Role
As Director of Building Automation, you will define and govern the automation strategy for OCI's global data center portfolio. This role sets the standards and long-term direction for building management systems, OT controls architecture, cybersecurity, alarming, integration practices, and analytics that underpin safe, efficient, and scalable operations across the fleet. You will lead managers, senior engineers, and strategic vendor partners responsible for automation platforms and standards across multiple regions, balancing technical vision with execution discipline to ensure OCI's building automation ecosystem evolves in a consistent, secure, and operationally effective way as the business scales.
You will partner across engineering, facilities, IT, security, construction, commissioning, and product teams to align standards, investment priorities, and system capabilities. This position is critical for driving the adoption of smart building technologies, advanced analytics, and digital-twin-related capabilities that improve uptime, efficiency, and operational insight.
Why Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?
Global impact at scale: Contribute directly to how mission-critical OCI data centers operate across regions and continents, influencing infrastructure reliability, security, sustainability, and long-term capacity growth.
Technically rigorous environment: Work alongside experienced engineers, automation specialists, and compliance teams in a rapidly scaling hyperscale cloud infrastructure, where disciplined execution and technical depth matter.
Culture built on operational excellence: Join an organization that values safety, process rigor, clear accountability, and continuous improvement as foundational to protecting uptime and customer trust.
Long-term career development: Benefit from internal mobility, role-based technical training, and development opportunities designed for professionals building long-term careers in cloud infrastructure and facilities operations.
About Us
Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. With AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: BMS, Scada, DCS, PLC, Hmi, Ot Infrastructure, Industrial Networking, Ot Cybersecurity, Iec 62443, Nist 800-82.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Director of Building Automation at Oracle
What does a Director of Building Automation at Oracle do?expand_more
In this Director of Building Automation at Oracle role, you will lead strategy, governance, and standards for bms, dcim, ot controls, and automation systems across the global portfolio; define long-term controls architecture, alarm philosophy, ot network standards, and integration requirements; oversee design, integration, commissioning, and operational handoff of major automation initiatives; and establish cybersecurity requirements and governance for ot systems including segmentation and access control.
What are the requirements for this Director of Building Automation role?expand_more
Oracle is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 5-8 years experience in controls engineering, building automation, industrial automation, OT systems, or mission-critical facility automation leadership; 5+ years experience leading managers, engineering teams, or large-scale technical programs; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field; Deep knowledge of BMS, SCADA, DCS, PLC, HMI, OT infrastructure, and multi-vendor controls environments; Experience shaping OT cybersecurity programs using frameworks such as IEC 62443 or NIST 800-82; and Relevant certifications or training in BMS/controls platforms, industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, or automation leadership.