Senior Engineer I, Cybersecurity and Data Protection Advisor

Schneider Electric; Andover, Jeffersonville (MA, IN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Cybersecurity & Data Protection Advisor to partner with product, engineering, and business teams to embed security and privacy throughout the lifecycle of digital offerings. You will strengthen resilience, conduct risk assessments, and support certification activities across globally distributed teams.

The role emphasizes Secure Development Lifecycle, threat modeling, and security governance, with fluency in English and strong communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Information Security or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of cybersecurity experience in software/R&D environments.
• Hands-on SDL activities and secure development exposure.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 62443 standards and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity and data protection engagements for digital assets and APIs.
• Partner with product/engineering teams to define and implement controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Review security controls for alignment with standards and governance.
• Support certification processes and ensure timely evidence delivery.
• Guide SDL across projects and integrate security-by-design principles.

Skills

Risk assessment

SDL

IEC 62443

Threat modeling

Security governance

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Coverity

SonarQube

Black Duck Hub

Black Duck Binary Analysis

Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool

JFrog

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Advisor

The Mission

At Schneider Electric, we empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We are seeking a Cybersecurity & Data Protection Advisor to join our IA Services & Advisory business and play a critical role in securing our digital ecosystem.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to support Schneider Electric's digital transformation initiatives, including AI-powered solutions, Industrial IoT, Edge Computing, cloud-native technologies, and digital services. You will serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor, partnering with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure security and privacy requirements are embedded throughout the lifecycle of our digital offerings.

As a Cybersecurity & Data Protection Advisor, you will help strengthen the cybersecurity and data protection posture of digital assets, provide guidance on secure development practices, and support certification and compliance activities across globally distributed teams.

What Will You Do?

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Advisory

• Lead cybersecurity and data protection engagements for Schneider Electric digital assets, including software applications, technology platforms, APIs, and digital offers.
• Partner with business, product, and engineering teams to identify cybersecurity and privacy requirements and implement appropriate controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Review and evaluate security controls to ensure alignment with Schneider Electric cybersecurity and privacy standards.
• Support security certification and governance activities, ensuring required evidence and documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL)

• Guide project and product teams through all phases of the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL).
• Support cybersecurity requirements definition, risk assessments, threat modeling, penetration test reviews, and final security reviews.
• Conduct third-party vendor cybersecurity assessments and identify appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles into digital solutions.

Incident Response & Security Assurance

• Coordinate with Incident Response teams to validate remediation plans and support security communications when required.
• Work closely with R&D, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Program Management teams to ensure products meet cybersecurity compliance requirements prior to release.
• Participate in vulnerability management, remediation planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Awareness

• Deliver cybersecurity and privacy awareness sessions, workshops, and webinars.
• Provide clear guidance and consultation to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration across global teams to maintain a strong cybersecurity culture and governance framework.

What Qualifications Will Make You Successful?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably supporting software development or R&D environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) activities.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards.
• Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across global teams.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert certification.
• CISSP, CSSLP, or other recognized cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience supporting industrial automation, OT, or Industrial Control System (ICS) environments.
• Multilingual capabilities, including Spanish or French.

Key Competencies

Cybersecurity & Technical Expertise

• Information Security Management principles and best practices.
• Risk assessment, vulnerability management, and security governance.
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity.
• Secure cloud architecture and cloud security controls.
• Data privacy and Privacy-by-Design methodologies.
• Authentication, authorization, encryption, and cryptographic technologies.
• Secure networking protocols including TCP/IP, HTTPS, TLS, SSH, MQTT/S, LDAP, Modbus, and OPC-UA.
• Threat modeling methodologies and security architecture review techniques.
• DevSecOps and application security practices.
• OWASP principles and secure coding concepts.

Security Tools & Platforms

Experience with security and development tools such as:

• Coverity
• SonarQube
• Black Duck Hub
• Black Duck Binary Analysis
• Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool
• JFrog
• Jira
• Confluence

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

Schedule

Full-time

Let Us Learn About You!

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

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Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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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.

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