Senior Engineer I, Cybersecurity and Data Protection Advisor

Schneider Electric is seeking a Cybersecurity and Data Protection Advisor to strengthen security and privacy across its digital ecosystem. Working within IA Services & Advisory, this onsite role in Andover, MA helps guide teams on cybersecurity and privacy requirements, secure development practices, incident response readiness, and security assurance for globally distributed engineering efforts.

In this position, you will lead cybersecurity and data protection engagements spanning software applications, technology platforms, APIs, and digital offers. You will partner with business, product, and engineering teams to translate requirements into controls, assess risks, and support governance and certification evidence through the release lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation actions for identified risks.
• Review and evaluate security controls to ensure alignment with Schneider Electric cybersecurity and privacy standards.
• Support security certification and governance activities by completing required evidence and documentation accurately and on time.
• Guide project and product teams through all phases of the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL).
• Support definition of cybersecurity requirements, risk assessments, threat modeling, penetration test reviews, and final security reviews.
• Conduct third-party vendor cybersecurity assessments and identify suitable risk mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with development teams to incorporate security-by-design and privacy-by-design into digital solutions.
• Coordinate with Incident Response teams to validate remediation plans and support security communications when required.
• Work with R&D, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Program Management to ensure compliance before product release.
• Participate in vulnerability management, remediation planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field (or an 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.

Technologies and Tools

• IEC 62443
• Coverity
• SonarQube
• Black Duck Hub
• Black Duck Binary Analysis
• Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool
• JFrog
• Jira
• Confluence
• TCP/IP, HTTPS, TLS, SSH
• MQTT/S, LDAP
• Modbus, OPC-UA
• OWASP
• DevSecOps
• Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL)

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.

Schedule

• Full-time

Location and Salary

• Andover, MA (onsite)
• USD 101,600 - 152,400 per year

Benefits

• Medical (with member reward points)
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid family leaves
• Well-being programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year
• Base salary
• Incentives
• Company share ownership
• 401(k) with match
• Performance discussions
• Global opportunities
• Schneider Career Hub
• Learning platforms like Coursera
• Volunteer leave
• Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
• Youth education initiatives
• Military leave benefits