What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Security Architect position at National Grid?
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.
Job description
As a Lead Security Architect, you'll lead security design, engineering, testing, and implementation for critical business projects supporting National Grid's Energy & Digital Transformation.
You'll act as a vital link between high-level business stakeholders, Information Technology, and existing security services, serving as both a technical and non-technical point of contact with a focus on architecture and engineering.
Working closely with the business, project teams, and technical architects, you'll ensure solutions comply with regulatory and security controls requirements.
You'll combine excellent customer relationship skills, deep technical knowledge (including emerging Digital technologies), and a practical approach to real-world risk reduction.
Key responsibilities include:
- Safeguarding our customers' data and infrastructure by securely integrating new technology capabilities into National Grid's products and services.
- Defining and documenting security architecture blueprints for new systems and applications, including threat modeling and risk assessments.
- Establishing security standards, best practices, and design patterns for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
- Collaborating with development teams to integrate security controls into application design.
- Leading security architecture reviews and providing expert technical guidance on complex security challenges.
- Assessing security posture against industry regulations and compliance requirements.
- Identifying and mitigating security risks associated with new technologies and initiatives.
- Performing security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
- Communicating security risks and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
- Advocating for security initiatives and building consensus across teams.
About you
We're looking for someone with a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, including authentication, authorization, encryption, network security, and application security.
Experience designing and implementing security solutions for complex enterprise environments is essential.
Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS is also required.
Excellent communication and presentation skills are necessary to effectively communicate technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary range of $145,000 - $171,000 per year in New York State, or $136,000 - $160,000 per year in Massachusetts.
The position has a career path that provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the role.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise.
Salary : $145,000 - $171,000
