Endpoint Security Engineer

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Endpoint Security Engineer, responsible for managing and enhancing security for various endpoints. This role involves implementing protection solutions, developing security policies, and collaborating with teams to ensure robust security measures are in place. The position offers a hybrid working policy based in Warwick, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

performance-based bonus

competitive pension scheme

share plans

salary sacrifice schemes

employee assistance

charitable matching

Qualifications

• Strong experience in endpoint security within critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with standards like NERC CIP, CIS Benchmarks, NIST SP 800-82.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage endpoint protection solutions.
• Assist in incident response and recovery efforts for endpoint compromises.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams for security updates.

Skills

endpoint security

scripting

automation

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

SentinelOne

Trellix

SIEM tools

Job description

Job Title: Endpoint Security Engineer

Join National Grid as an Endpoint Security Engineer and contribute to our mission of keeping society connected and secure. We are seeking an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented professional to manage and enhance security for desktops, laptops, servers, and field devices.

Location and Work Policy

This position is based in Warwick with a flexible hybrid working policy.

Job Purpose

As an Endpoint Security Engineer, you will oversee the security of various endpoints within our enterprise and critical infrastructure, ensuring robust protection and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage endpoint protection solutions across IT and OT environments, including EDR, Antivirus, Device Control, Application Control, and Host-Based Firewalls.
• Harden endpoints and enforce secure baselines for Windows, Linux, and mobile devices.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Assist in incident response, root cause analysis, and recovery efforts for endpoint compromises.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to evaluate, test, and deploy new security features and updates.
• Maintain management servers, perform health checks, apply updates, and ensure system integrity.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in endpoint security, especially within critical infrastructure.
• Proficiency with platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, Trellix, or other EDR solutions.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and frameworks like NIST and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Knowledge of standards such as NERC CIP, CIS Benchmarks, NIST SP 800-82.
• Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Understanding of cyber threats in the energy/utility sector.
• Experience working in regulated, compliance-driven environments.

Benefits

Salary range between £50,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience, plus performance-based bonus and a competitive pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12%. Additional benefits include share plans, salary sacrifice schemes, employee assistance, and charitable matching.

Application Details

The closing date is 21st May. We encourage early applications as the recruitment process may close sooner.

DE&I Commitment

At National Grid, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and strive to ensure all employees feel valued and respected.