Project Application Engineer (Cybersecurity)

PROJECT APPLICATION ENGINEER

Cybersecurity

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes.

Our technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability.

Our portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.

With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

The marketplace knows us from our premier brands - Ecostruxture Foxboro DCS, Ecostruxure Triconex Safety Systems, Ecostruxure Process Expert, Ecostruxure Automation Expert.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide OT-focused cybersecurity engineering expertise supporting Process Automation Delivery projects.

The role ensures secure implementation, configuration, hardening, and maintenance of Schneider Electric OT systems-primarily Foxboro DCS, Triconex safety systems, networking infrastructure, virtualization, and Windows-based architectures.

The position executes Tier-1 and selected Tier-2 cybersecurity engineering activities.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Cybersecurity Engineering & Delivery (Tier-1 & Tier-2 Activities)


* Perform system hardening, BIOS configuration, OS/application installation and patching


* Execute virtualization-related tasks


* Configure and maintain Microsoft Active Directory in standard setup; support CoE on customized AD/Radius tasks


* Implement and operate McAfee ePO components (ENS, DLP, Solidcore, RSD)


* Support backup & recovery systems including Veritas, Veritas Backup Exec, and Acronis


* Configure networks: switches (Extreme/Cisco/Hirschmann/Moxa), ACN/PIN, mesh networks, cybersecurity networks


* Implement firewall rules and support Level 3 firewalls (e.g., Fortigate/Cisco/Juniper)


* Perform switch and network hardening activities


* Install and configure log management tools


* Execute Windows Update and Patch Management

OT Systems Integration


* Apply cybersecurity controls on Foxboro DCS and Triconex systems in alignment with Delivery-assigned tasks

Documentation & Compliance Support


* Prepare engineering documentation required for Delivery scope; ensure alignment with CoE validation responsibilities.


* Ensure cybersecurity implementation adheres to Schneider rules, engineering standards, safety protocols.

Project Delivery & Coordination


* Collaborate with Project Managers, Technical Leaders, and CoE cybersecurity experts


* Provide technical input during offers (estimates, risks, feasibility).


* Support regional CEE&I and EU projects requiring OT cybersecurity competence.

Quality, Compliance & Safety


* Ensure adherence to Schneider policies, eng...