Senior Analyst Technology Security

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Tech Security Analyst to enhance their Network Security capabilities. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, implementing critical changes, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve security posture. With a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to a cleaner, greener energy future, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognized.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Employee Assistance

Charitable Giving Options

Share Plans

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with security technologies.
• Understanding of networking protocols and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Network Security operations.
• Implement firewall changes and triage connectivity issues.
• Engage with stakeholders to optimize security posture.

Skills

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

Incident Management

Change Management

Network Security

Troubleshooting

Cloud Infrastructure

Education

Degree in Cyber Security

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Firewall Technologies

IDS

Load Balancing

Job description

About us

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Senior Tech Security Analyst and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.

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

Job Purpose

As a Senior Network Security Operations Center (NSOC) Engineer, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of Network Security capabilities within the NSOC. Your activities will include incident, change, and problem management, along with seeking opportunities to enhance the NSOC's capabilities and workflows. Collaborating with stakeholders to optimize Network Security and improve security posture is key. This position may require you to field calls outside of regular hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather requirements, assess risks, and implement firewall changes to meet business demands.
• Triage connectivity issues and implement configuration changes as needed.
• Provide guidance on operating, maintaining, and enhancing Network Security capabilities.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure services meet requirements.
• Cross-train with team members for professional development.
• Identify trends and execute remediation plans for recurring incidents.

About You

• A degree in Cyber Security or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with security technologies like Palo Alto and Cisco ASA.
• Experience with incident and change management in large enterprise environments.
• Support, troubleshoot, and optimize network security capabilities.
• Understanding of networking protocols, cloud infrastructure, routing, firewalls, IDS, encryption, load balancing, and other network devices.
• Certifications such as Cisco CCIE Security, Checkpoint CCSE/CCSM, Palo Alto PCNSE, F5 201/401, Zscaler ZDTA/ZTCA are a plus.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £55,000 and £70,000, dependent on capability.

Additional benefits include a bonus, a contributory pension scheme with company match up to 12%, flexible benefits like share plans, salary sacrifice schemes, employee assistance, and charitable giving options.

More Information

The closing date for applications is 14th May. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if needed.

DE & I Statement

At National Grid, we uphold high standards and support diversity and inclusion. We aim to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, fostering a respectful and fair environment where everyone can reach their potential.