James P.
Fractional vCISO | NIST CSF 2.0 | CMMC | Cyber Risk Advisor
Cybersecurity Specialist | Smart Building Commissioning & OT SecurityI specialize in securing smart buildings, BAS/BMS systems, and operational technology (OT) environments during design, deployment, and commissioning. My work ensures that modern intelligent facilities are delivered with resilient cybersecurity controls, compliant architectures, and safe integration across HVAC, lighting, access control, metering, and IoT ecosystems.Core ResponsibilitiesLead cybersecurity requirements development for BAS/BMS, IoT, and smart building systems aligned with NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, UFGS 25 10 10, UFC 4-010-06, and projectspecific standards.Perform cybersecurity commissioning including configuration validation, secure network architecture review, device hardening, and functional cyber testing.Develop and review System Security Plans (SSP), Network Topology Diagrams, PPS Lists, Risk Assessments, Incident Response Plans, and other SD-01 deliverables.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 2, the fewest it counts (since Oct 2026)
Last 6 months: $4.4k
$4.4k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Tracked from Oct 9, 2026.
Skill rankings: Top 5% in Architectural Design
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