Digital & Cybersecurity Auditor

Schneider Electric - Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy management company seeks an experienced Digital & Cybersecurity Auditor in Dubai. You'll elevate internal control across the region and assess governance effectiveness. The role requires at least 8 years in digital audit and cyber governance, strong knowledge of frameworks like NIST, and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team to drive sustainability and efficiency in a supportive environment promoting ethical values and diversity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in digital audit and cyber governance, preferably with Big Four.
• Strong knowledge of IT and cyber governance frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute digital, cyber and data governance audits.
• Assess effectiveness of IT controls and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and audit committees.
• Stay current on emerging threats and regulatory changes.

Skills

Digital audit

Cyber governance

IT governance

Risk management

Compliance frameworks

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Communication skills

Education

Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM)

8+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Who are we and what we stand for?

Our purpose and mission are what guides us and represents our promise to all our stakeholders – customers, partners, employees, influencers, shareholders, and communities.

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

Our renewed purpose highlights our commitment to create lasting impact while maintaining our promise to make the most of our energy and resources bridging progress and sustainability for all.

Our updated mission continues to reinforce our value of strong partnerships, where trust is needed above all.

Your Mission

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for an experienced Digital & Cybersecurity Auditor in Dubai, UAE to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Forbes as “America’s Best Employers for Diversity”, and by Equileap as the “World’s Top 10 in Gender Equality”.

Your Role – Magic happens when you bring great people together!

This position will be a key player in elevating the level of Internal Control across the entire region. You will interact with all facets and levels of business globally, network with many functional and technical experts, global process owners and be exposed to the Global Internal Audit team members around the world.

We are seeking an experienced Digital & Cybersecurity Auditor to join our Global Internal Audit team. This role is pivotal in independently assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of digital and cyber governance controls across the organization. This role is embedded within the internal audit function and contributes directly to executive-level reporting and strategic risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute digital, cyber and data governance audits across diverse environments and processes.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and data governance processes.
• Evaluate compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT) and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with audit teams to integrate technical and governance findings into broader risk assessments.
• Prepare detailed reports and executive summaries for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Validate remediation actions and provide assurance on the effectiveness of implemented controls.
• Stay current on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and best practices in IT governance and cybersecurity.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.

About You

• Minimum 8 years of experience in digital audit and cyber governance, or related fields, preferably with Big Four or leading consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT and cyber governance, risk, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern IT environments.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are required.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and governance findings into business impact.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in global team.
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.

Preferences

• Experience in corporate, consulting
• Understanding of internal audit principles and the Three Lines Model.
• Well-developed public speaking and presentation skills
• Additional language skills are a plus

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.