Cybersecurity Architect
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Will be responsible for designing, guiding deployment of, and maintaining the organization’s security architecture, ensuring the protection of digital assets against evolving cyber threats. He/She will collaborate closely with IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure that security solutions are effective, scalable, and fully aligned with the company’s strategic objectives., * Firewall Design and Configuration: Configure and manage firewalls from vendors such as Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet. Design firewall architectures, including rule sets, segmentation models, and security policies. Conduct periodic audits and assessments to validate firewall effectiveness.
- DNS Management: Configure and maintain secure DNS infrastructures. Apply DNS security policies to mitigate threats such as spoofing and cache poisoning. Monitor and analyze DNS traffic to detect anomalies and emerging risks.
- Cloud-Based Cybersecurity Solutions: Design and implement security architectures for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Configure cloud-native security tools including WAF, IDS/IPS, and IAM services. Ensure adherence to relevant cloud security standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Security Architecture Documentation: Produce and maintain detailed security architecture documentation, including diagrams, policies, and procedures. Develop configuration guides and operational documentation for deployed solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation remains accurate and accessible.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate threats. Implement proactive and reactive measures to protect systems and data. Stay informed of cybersecurity trends, tools, and threat landscapes to improve overall posture.
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity Regulations: Demonstrate a deep understanding of IEC 62443, the Purdue Model, NIS2, ISO 27001, and related standards. Ensure security solutions comply with applicable regulations and internal policies. Participate in audits and compliance activities to ensure ongoing adherence.
Requirements
The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience in cybersecurity and a proven ability to design, implement, and oversee complex security architectures across enterprise and cloud environments.
They must demonstrate expert proficiency in configuring and managing next-generation firewalls from leading vendors such as Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet. This includes architecting segmentation strategies, defining policies and access control frameworks, and conducting comprehensive audits to validate resilience and effectiveness.
Strong expertise in DNS administration is essential. The candidate should be capable of securing and maintaining DNS infrastructures, implementing mechanisms to defend against threats such as DNS spoofing and cache poisoning, and continuously monitoring DNS telemetry to identify abnormal or malicious activity.
A solid background in cloud security is required, with experience designing protections for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments. Candidates should be proficient in deploying and managing services such as web application firewalls (WAF), intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), as well as identity and access management (IAM) systems. Ensuring adherence to cloud security standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements is a key part of the role.
The Senior Cybersecurity Architect must also excel in producing high-quality technical documentation. This includes architecture diagrams, configuration guides, operational procedures, and security design documentation that effectively supports deployment, maintenance, and cross-team collaboration.
Risk assessment and threat mitigation are core responsibilities.
The candidate should have tangible experience conducting risk analyses, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing both proactive and reactive controls to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture. Staying current with emerging threats, industry trends, and innovative technologies is essential to ensure continuous improvement.
Finally, the role requires strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulations such as IEC 62443, the Purdue Model, NIS2, ISO 27001, and related standards. The candidate will ensure that implemented security solutions meet regulatory expectations, support compliance efforts, and contribute actively to audits and assessments.
Benefits & conditions
We adapt to you:
- Flexible schedule that allows you to adjust your work hours to accommodate personal needs and responsibilities.
- Hybrid work plan that enables you to work from the comfort of your home.
- Holy Pack that allows you to purchase additional vacation days to recharge when needed.
- Floating Holidays that can be exchanged for other days to better suit your plans.
- Sabbatical Pack allowing up to 2 months of additional leave (unpaid).
- Global Family Leave Policy providing flexible paid conditions for family needs.
- Health and wellness platform Wellwo enabling you and up to five selected people to access wellness content, nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more.
- Wellhub agreements granting access to thousands of gyms and sports centers.
- Medical service at the workplace.
- Career Hub AI-driven professional development platform linking you to job opportunities, projects, and mentors globally.
- Stock ownership program allowing you to share in Schneider Electric’s achievements.
- Recognition program offering points for achievements redeemable for gift cards.
- Life insurance for your protection.
- Flexible Remuneration Plan offering options such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.
- Club Schneider providing special discounts at stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other services.
- Company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to community and environment.
EEO Statement
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.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
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About the company
At Schneider Electric, our values - IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) - are the foundation of everything we do. Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.
Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world?
If you are up to challenge your creativity and make an impact, we are excited to welcome you!
Schneider Digital is the digital department of Schneider Electric, leading the digital transformation in the company by giving support globally to our internal teams and our clients. Schneider Digital consists of 6 Digital Hubs worldwide which are strategically located to ensure a 24/7 support across the company (France, China, India, USA, Mexico and Spain). Our Digital Hub in Barcelona is formed by +450 employees working in strategic projects and different roles such as Data, Cybersecurity, ERP, Cloud, Infrastructures, IT Project Management or Digital Marketing.
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