Security Architect

About us

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Security Architect and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered. 

National Grid is hiring a Security Architect on a permanent basis. The location for this role can be based in Warwick or London - We offer a hybrid working model.

Job Purpose

As an Security Architect, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and protection of our  systems. Your expertise will help identify potential risks and vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies. By providing guidance and support, you will contribute to our vision of being a world-leading Information Technology and Digital function in the energy sector.

What you'll do

• Providing security guidance and support to projects and programs.
• Defining and owning the security scope and architecture for various global projects.
• Driving security requirements, architectures, patterns, and approaches.
• Collaborating with development teams to advise and consult on security matters.
• Ensuring solutions comply with security requirements and managing risks.
• Removing impediments for successful delivery of security initiatives.
• Providing technical security input as required by the security policy lead.
• Coordinating technical design and review activities within the Security team.
• Identifying and addressing key risks and issues in alignment with business needs.
• Conducting risk assessments to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conducting supply chain assurance for suppliers and reviewing vendor contracts.
• Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate cyber risks.
• Staying updated with the latest cyber threats and recommending security controls.
• Maintaining documentation and reporting on security-related activities.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.  
• 5 or more years of related experience. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and autonomous environment. 
• Experience collaborating with colleagues and suppliers in different time zones. 

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £60,000 – £80,000 – dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 2nd December. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

 

DE & I statement 

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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