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, engineering processes, and H&S standards.
• Promote an inclusive culture aligned with IMPACT values.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost‑effective engineering practices.

Project Engineering

• Interpret customer technical specifications and generate strategies for implementation in production;
• Work with customer in defining detailed application, system, and hardware requirements;
• Work from process and instrumentation drawings to design applications and control strategies;
• Develop software and system configuration, control application, human machine interface or safety control application;
• Prepare test, product and project documentation;
• Participate in customer acceptance tests;
• Work on-site engineering, start-up and application commissioning

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Essential Competencies

• Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, IT, or similar.
• Hands‑on experience with OT infrastructures (DCS/SIS/SCADA), ideally Foxboro and Triconex systems in industrial environments.
• Practical knowledge of: Windows Server/AD, virtualization, patching, backup systems, networks & firewalls, McAfee ePO modules.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles in OT environments.
• Fluent English.
• High initiative, technical curiosity, readiness to learn Schneider‑specific technologies
• Valid driving license (Category B).

Desirable Competencies

• Direct experience with EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS and/or EcoStruxure Triconex engineering environments.
• Exposure to IEC62443 concepts and OT security lifecycle.
• Experience with European industrial/utility projects.
• Additional EU languages an advantage.

What You'll Enjoy:

• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• DDS (3th pillar) - supplementary pension saving
• Learning & Development
• Referral program
• Social fund
• Eye medical checkup
• Wellbeing benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Performance Bonus
• WESOP - Worldwide Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Extra paid day off for woman on the occasion of International Womens Day on 8th March
• Global Family Leave
• Schneider Loyalty Award
• Cafeteria Benefit
• Multisport card

Information about the selection process:

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV in English language. We really appreciate your job application. Please mind we will contact only candidates meeting our job requirements.
Thank you for your kind understanding.

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+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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Client-provided location(s): Bratislava, Slovakia, Košice, Slovakia, Žilina, Slovakia

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/107412?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-06T18:50:00