Lead Cloud Security Engineer

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 Cloud Security Engineer, and find your superpower. We need you!

We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented  Lead Cloud Security Engineer for our Cybersecurity team. This position can be located in Brooklyn, NY, Hicksville, NY, or Waltham, MA (candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Maine). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our Cloud Security organization, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

As a Lead Cloud Security Engineer, you'll design, implement, and maintain comprehensive security strategies and controls across National Grid’s cloud infrastructure in Azure, AWS, GCP, as well as its large PaaS and SaaS footprints. You'll proactively identify, assess, and mitigate security risks to deliver continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices. You'll also combine excellent relationship and collaboration skills, deep technical knowledge of Azure/AWS/GCP, and emerging cloud security technologies, as well as a practical approach to real-world risk reduction to solve complex security problems. Additionally, you will:

• Implement and manage cloud security solutions across Azure, AWS, GCP
• Monitor the cloud security posture and conduct regular security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts.
• Automate security policies and workflows using scripting languages and cloud native security tools to improve efficiency and scalability 
• Assist with incident response activities for cloud-related security incidents, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-mortem analysis.
• Implement and socialize technical security patterns, standards and guidance for cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business project teams, Cloud Center of Excellence, DevOps, Engineering, Compliance) to integrate security practices into cloud deployments.
   

About you

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse IT and business stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of cloud security principles, best practices, and compliance requirements across major cloud providers.
• Strong security foundations to include experience with network security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, security operations, and application security; fundamental security concepts such as encryption, secure protocols and best in class solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and security orchestration.
• Familiarity with ICS/SCADA/OT environments and architecture, along with industry-relevant standards such as NIST, CIS benchmarks, CSA CCM, and NERC CIP.
   

More Information

Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat!

Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning.  Review our digital benefit guide at negbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions. 

Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed.  Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.  We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.

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Salary

Dowstate NY $152,000 - $179,000 a year

Massachusetts $142,000 - $167,000 a year

Salary is commensurate with experience and location

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.