Lead Security Officer

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Lead Security Officer and find your superpower. 

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

Job Purpose

Our vision is to be a leading IT and Digital function in the energy sector, trusted by National Grid businesses. The Lead Cyber Security Officer/Analyst oversees the company's cyber security program, protecting IT infrastructure, devices, networks, and data according to the requirements of the Security Leadership Team and Business Unit CISOs.

What you'll do

• Provide security guidance and support to projects and programs.
• Collaborate with project teams and DevOps teams to ensure solutions meet security requirements and manage risks.
• Remove obstacles for successful delivery of security-related initiatives.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate cyber risks and enhance security posture.
• Stay updated on the latest cyber threats and trends and recommend relevant security controls.
• Maintain documentation and reporting on security-related activities.undefined

About you

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• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 
• 5 or more years of related experience. 
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and suppliers in different time zones. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for making sound decisions under pressure. 
• Foster positive work environment with teamwork and effective communication. 
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and demonstrate team leadership skills in fast-paced, ambiguous, and autonomous professional service environment. 

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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