Senior Engineer II, Cybersecurity and Data Protection Advisor

Schneider Electric•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Schneider Electric is seeking a Cybersecurity & Data Protection Advisor to join its IA Services & Advisory business and help secure its digital ecosystem. The role supports digital transformation initiatives involving AI-powered solutions, Industrial IoT, Edge Computing, cloud-native technologies, and digital services. The advisor partners with product, engineering, and business teams to embed security and privacy requirements throughout the lifecycle of digital offerings, strengthen protection of digital assets, guide secure development practices, and support certification and compliance activities across globally distributed teams. The position leads cybersecurity and data protection engagements for software applications, technology platforms, APIs, and digital offers. It guides teams through the Secure Development Lifecycle, supports risk assessment, threat modeling, penetration-test and security reviews, and works with Incident Response, R&D, Verification & Validation, and Program Management teams on remediation, compliance, and release readiness. The advisor also conducts vendor assessments, delivers awareness sessions, and provides cybersecurity and privacy guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a full-time U.S.-based position with an expected annual pay range of USD 117,600–176,400, including base pay and short-term incentives. Schneider Electric describes a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays, 15 days of paid time off, company share ownership, and a 401(k) with match, along with career-development and community-support programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 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 and ability to engage stakeholders across global teams.
Fluency in English.
Knowledge of information security management principles and best practices.
Knowledge of risk assessment, vulnerability management, and security governance.
Knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity.
Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and cloud security controls.
Knowledge of data privacy and Privacy-by-Design methodologies.
Knowledge of authentication, authorization, encryption, and cryptographic technologies.
Knowledge of secure networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTPS, TLS, SSH, MQTT/S, LDAP, Modbus, and OPC-UA.
Knowledge of threat modeling methodologies and security architecture review techniques.
Knowledge of DevSecOps, application security practices, OWASP principles, and secure coding concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to manage multiple priorities and projects; collaboration, stakeholder management, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills; and ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
Experience with security and development tools such as Coverity, SonarQube, Black Duck Hub, Black Duck Binary Analysis, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, JFrog, Jira, and Confluence.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead cybersecurity and data protection engagements for 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 recommend measures to mitigate identified risks.
Review security controls for 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.
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 mitigations.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles 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 teams to ensure products meet cybersecurity compliance requirements before 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.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including member reward points.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
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.
Company share ownership.
401(k) with match.
Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms such as Coursera.
Volunteer leave and programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation.
Youth education initiatives and military leave benefits.
Inclusive workplace, collaboration, recognition, and opportunities to share your voice.