Expert Cybersecurity Engineer - Networks

Schneider Electric•Boston, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. seeks an Expert Cybersecurity Engineer - Networks in Boston, Massachusetts. The role designs, deploys, and secures enterprise-grade Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments, providing architectural leadership across security frameworks, advanced networking, and hybrid cloud ecosystems. The position is eligible for remote work three days per week. The engineer leads network and security architecture for IT/OT segmentation, LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data centers, cloud, and firewalls in industrial network environments. The role also develops high-level and low-level design documents, integrates network components with SIEM for security operations monitoring, contributes to incident response and compliance, performs risk and vulnerability assessments, and collaborates with cross-functional teams on architectural documentation. Other duties include monitoring and maintaining firewalls, applying security patches, managing firewall and security technologies, resolving network security issues, documenting configurations and incidents, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
8 years of experience in OT Security, Network Security Architecture, Network Security Operations, or a related area.
5 years of experience in firewall configuration, optimization, and maintenance, including Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto, Fortinet, CheckPoint, and Sophos.
3 years of experience deploying and managing OT networks, including RSPAN of network switches and enabling segmentation firewalls in industrial environments.
3 years of experience investigating and responding to security events or alerts involving perimeter network components such as firewalls, switches, or intrusion detection systems.
Experience with network and firewall integration and maintenance, including IT/OT segmentation, security rule management, IP routing, and access management.
Experience implementing SD-WAN, including Fortinet, Viptela, and Versa.
Experience with intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
All required experience may be gained concurrently.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and secure enterprise-grade IT and OT environments.
Provide architectural leadership across security frameworks, advanced networking, and hybrid cloud ecosystems.
Architect enterprise network and security designs for IT/OT segmentation, LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data centers, cloud, and firewalls in industrial network environments.
Lead creation of high-level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) software architecture documents.
Integrate network components into the SIEM to enable SOC monitoring of security events.
Contribute to incident response, security monitoring, and compliance by conducting risk and vulnerability assessments.
Develop architectural documentation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Monitor firewall performance, conduct routine network maintenance, and apply security patches.
Install, configure, and manage Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls.
Implement and manage security policies, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).
Diagnose and resolve network security issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain network integrity.
Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, changes, and security incidents.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Stay updated with security trends and threats.

Benefits

Medical insurance with member reward points
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks credits for benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leaves
401(k) with match
Well-being and recognition programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year, prorated in the first year based on start date
Opportunity to purchase company stock, subject to eligibility based on start date
Military leave benefits
Volunteer leave
Learning platforms and career development opportunities