Network Security Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join their dynamic team in Warwick. In this pivotal role, you will enhance network security capabilities and manage daily operations within the Network Security Operations Center. Your expertise will help streamline processes and improve user experience while collaborating with various stakeholders. With a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working policy, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to the energy transition while developing your professional skills in a supportive environment. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in the security domain!

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Charitable giving options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with security technologies like Palo Alto and Cisco Fire Power.
• Understanding of networking protocols, cloud infrastructure, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Network Security capabilities and handle incident management activities.
• Gather requirements and implement firewall changes to meet business needs.

Skills

Cyber Security

Incident Management

Change Management

Networking Protocols

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Cyber Security

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco Fire Power

Intrusion Detection Systems

Job description

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. Join us as a Network Security Engineer and find your superpower. We need you!

We are seeking an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Network Security Engineer for our Network Security team. This position is based in Warwick with a flexible hybrid working policy.

If you are eager to innovate, contribute new ideas, and play a critical role in our Security organization, we want to hear from you!

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate regulatory engagement activities
• Manage regulatory reporting submissions to align with Security activities
• Assist senior cyber analysts in preparing materials for external meetings and reviewing deliverables for quality and consistency
• Support the development of forward-looking investment plans
• Ensure security strategy ambitions are implemented and followed
• Contribute to report writing and investment paper development
• Coordinate with Security management for regulatory and wider reporting, including executive and board reports
• Promote change management and continuous improvement within the team by sharing best practices and developing tools and enablers

What you'll do

As a Network Security Engineer in our Network Security Operations Center (NSOC), you will manage daily Network Security capabilities, handle incident, change, and problem management activities, and seek opportunities to enhance NSOC capabilities and workflows. You will collaborate with stakeholders to optimize security and improve user experience. This position may require you to field calls outside regular hours. Key responsibilities include:

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

About you

• A degree in Cyber Security or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with security technologies like Palo Alto and Cisco Fire Power
• Experience with incident and change management in large enterprise environments
• Support and optimize network security capabilities
• Understanding of networking protocols, cloud infrastructure, routing, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, 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 £50,000 - £60,000, dependent on capability.

Additional benefits include bonuses, a contributory pension scheme with company match up to 12%, flexible benefits like share plans, salary sacrifice schemes, support lines, 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 support diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to reach their potential.