About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

IT and Digital works in a harmonised partnership with the National Grid group of diverse energy businesses to deliver technology which revolutionises the way we operate. As we lead the charge towards a carbon-free future, our teams are embracing disruptive changes in our industry by working with Agile methodologies and adopting Digital mindsets to drive efficiency and bring new capabilities for our internal and external customers.

Our work here is critical. National Grid moves energy to millions of homes and businesses in the UK and US and the technology we utilise to complete that task is down to us. The successful applicant for this position will be an integral contributor towards this goal and we will support your professional development as part of our multi-cultural, customer-centric global team.

National Grid is hiring a Senior Software Engineer position. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of Syracuse, Brooklyn, NY, or Waltham, MA.

Job Purpose

Come be a part of driving National Grid's digital transformation! We are digital creators, continuous learners and daring innovators. We leverage digital innovative ways to create products and catalyze the transformation of National Grid's business units into more agile and digitally native organizations in our shared purpose of bringing energy to life. We need you

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will design and implement robust security using open source and/or innovative techniques in conjunction with leading network security architects.

Key Accountabilities

Security Measures Implementation: Develop, execute, and monitor security measures to protect information, network infrastructure, and computer systems.
Cybersecurity Architecture: Design and engineer a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture tailored to our specific needs.
System Security Requirements: Identify, define, and document system security requirements; recommend solutions to management based on these findings.
Security Infrastructure Maintenance: Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
Security Monitoring: Install and manage software for monitoring systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions. Monitor systems for irregular behavior and implement preventive measures.
Security Strategy Development: Plan, develop, implement, and update the company's information security strategy.
Staff Training: Educate and train staff on information system security best practices.
Data Encryption: Implement robust encryption protocols for protecting data both in transit and at rest.
Access Management: Establish granular controls over user permissions and access using comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) practices.
Cloud Security: Apply security controls and utilize tools like CloudTrail and CloudMapper to secure cloud infrastructure.
Proactive Monitoring: Implement vigilant monitoring systems to detect and respond to threats and anomalies.
Asset Management: Ensure structured asset management and governance practices are in place.
Vulnerability Management: Regularly assess and mitigate vulnerabilities within cloud and network infrastructure.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations and compliance standards.
Incident Response: Establish and maintain comprehensive incident response plans.
Blast Radius Mitigation: Deploy measures to minimize the impact and scope of potential security incidents.
Disaster Recovery implementation for Grid network systems, with configuration and manage tools for disaster recovery, high availability and resilience.

Qualifications

Education: 4-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer an academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field.
8+ years of technical contribution in a structured team environment
Familiar with OT protocols such as DNP3, ICCP and IEC61850
Familiar with SDN
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in network security and information security roles.
Profound knowledge of modern network security technologies and protocols.
Expertise in cloud security, IAM, encryption protocols, and cybersecurity best practices.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with IIoT and OT is a huge plus

Familiarity with various industrial electrical concepts is a huge plus

More Information

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Salary

Syracuse: $111k - $131k a year

Brooklyn: $134k - $158k a year

Waltham: $125k - $147k a year

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 utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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.