Lead Endpoint Security Engineer - Hybrid

About The Role

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 Endpoint Security Lead Engineer, and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring an Endpoint Security Lead Engineer for our IT & Digital department. This a hybrid role based in Warwick. 

National Grid are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Endpoint Security Engineer to join or Cyber Security team. The role is responsible for designing, implementing and managing endpoint security strategies to protect National Grid’s devices and data. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership skills to oversee the development and deployment of endpoint protection solutions while mentoring and guiding a team of security engineers. 

Key Accountabilities

The Endpoint Security Lead Engineer role is a hands-on position with no direct people management responsibilities. The successful candidate will work with the Endpoint Security Manager and senior leadership to define the endpoint security strategy, and work with Security Engineers on its delivery. 

As Endpoint Security Lead Engineer your responsibilities will include:

Endpoint Security Strategy and Design

• Develop and execute endpoint security strategies, policies and best practices
• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions

Implementation and Operations

• Oversee the implementation and configuration of endpoint security tools across diverse device types (laptops, desktop, mobile devices, IoT, servers)

Leadership and collaboration

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for endpoint security, providing guidance to team members and other departments
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of security engineers, fostering skill development and ensuring alignment with security goals
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and security teams to integrate endpoint security into broader organisational security initiative

About You

Experience

• Proven experience in endpoint security management or a related cyber security role (at least five years)
• Hands on expertise with endpoint protection platforms (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, Symantec, McAfee)
• Familiarity with IT asset management and device configurations management tools

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• In-depth understanding of endpoint security principles and technologies
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and mobile platforms (iOS, Android)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for security tasks
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

More Information

A competitive salary between £65,000 - £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.

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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.