Cybersecurity Senior Engineer

Job Overview

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer (CE) to join the Schneider Electric Enterprise Network and Security Services team, providing lifecycle security services to customers.

The Cybersecurity Engineer has primary responsibility for technical execution and delivery of security solutions to customers. While executing a Schneider Electric security solution, the CE represents Schneider Electric as a technical leader, implementing solutions that meet customer needs. The CE manages solution implementation, performs site visits to maintain security infrastructure, provides security training, and consults on security matters as required. The CE may also function as a requirements analyst and serve as the conduit between the customer and the Schneider Electric Delivery Organization.

The CE evaluates existing and new technologies, determines applicability, and communicates findings to the UAE Cybersecurity Operations Manager or the Global Cybersecurity Director.

• Work with the product manager or project sponsor to successfully implement Schneider Electric security solutions and associated applications.
• Configure approved host and network security solutions.
• Configure Network Performance Monitoring and Management solutions.
• Oversee any required modification or reconfiguration of network elements.
• Manage installation and connectivity testing of the security solutions.
• Lead application acceptance testing from a security perspective.
• Develop and deliver end‑user training.
• Develop and deliver technical documentation as required.
• Conduct technical research to meet security solution requirements.

• 5+ years of experience in OT Industrial Control System.
• 3+ years performing installation and/or management of network‑based firewalls, preferably Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper or another top‑tier product.
• 3+ years performing network troubleshooting using sniffers and monitors.
• 3+ years performing installation and/or management of network‑based Intrusion Detection products.
• 3+ years of advanced systems administration (Windows Active Directory).
• 3+ years of experience implementing host‑based security technologies (Antivirus, Data Leakage Prevention, Host IPS, Whitelisting).
• 3+ years of experience implementing system backup technologies.
• Understanding of high‑availability networking technologies.
• Experience working in a mixed environment of standard TCP/IP and non‑standard networking protocols.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and implementing security policy and procedures.
• Experience with the Schneider Electric product line and industries is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with LAN, WAN, and related technologies.
• Facilitation skills to lead requirements discovery workshops and scope change requirements.
• Analytical skills to evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and decompose high‑level information into details.
• Observational skills to validate data obtained via other techniques and expose new areas for elicitation.
• Writing skills to communicate information effectively to customers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Organizational skills to manage large amounts of information and adapt to rapidly changing requirements.
• Interpersonal skills to negotiate customer priorities and resolve conflicts among project stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a computer‑related field, plus one of the following certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISA
  99 or IC32‑34 related OT certification

• Based in Oman.
• Independent, self‑sufficient, able to work alone without direct supervision.
• Capable of taking full responsibility for executing tasks, sometimes at remote locations.
• Confident in a customer project environment.
• Able to show initiative, make quick decisions, and follow through to a conclusion.
• Travel required 50% or more during heavy project and services loads.

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.