Industrial Cybersecurity Lead Engineer

Schneider Electric; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an ICs Cybersecurity Lead Engineer to join the Center of Expertise within Industrial Automation. You will lead and deliver ICT cybersecurity projects, manage site visits, training, and consulting to ensure robust cybersecurity infrastructure for Schneider Electric applications.

The role focuses on OT/ICS security, risk assessments, and collaboration with multiple teams to embed cybersecurity across projects. Travel and site work are required.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in cybersecurity or computer-related field.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Strong networking knowledge and defense mechanisms.
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK, red teaming, and OT security practices.
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Security+, CEH, CISSP, IEC-62443 are valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead/execute cybersecurity projects for OT systems and networks, including design and delivery.
• Implement cybersecurity controls and safeguards for OT environments.
• Assess vulnerabilities and risks; propose remediation actions.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments on client OT systems.
• Provide guidance on OT cybersecurity best practices and technologies.
• Design and maintain cybersecurity controls for OT systems and networks.
• Collaborate with cross-team to embed cybersecurity into OT projects.
• Stay updated on OT cybersecurity trends and threats.
• Lead or participate in FAT/SAT testing.
• Create and present technical documentation (FDS, DDS, FAT, MOS).

Skills

Firewalls management

L2/L3 network configurations

Network troubleshooting

IDS/IPS security

End-Point security

Backup solutions

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Vulnerability assessment tools

OT SOC & Incident Response

OT ICS knowledge

ICS standards IEC-62443

Education

Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Cybersecurity certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Security+, CEH, CISSP, IEC-62443)

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Juniper

Nessus

Qualys

ZAP Proxy

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an ICs Cybersecurity Lead Engineer to join the Center of Expertise within Industrial Automation. You will lead and deliver ICT cybersecurity projects, manage site visits, training, and consulting to ensure robust cybersecurity infrastructure for Schneider Electric applications.

The role focuses on OT/ICS security, risk assessments, and collaboration with multiple teams to embed cybersecurity across projects. Travel and site work are required.