Security Consultant - NESO

National Grid; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Cyber Security Consultant to enhance its security strategy, engaging with IT projects and stakeholders. You will ensure the secure design of technology solutions and contribute to a transformative journey within a customer-centric context, earning a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Comprehensive well-being support

Qualifications

• Understanding of cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience in security services and risk management.
• Ability to operate independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise IT teams on security matters.
• Coordinate design activities within the security team.
• Identify and address key risks.

Skills

Understand IT services

Knowledge of security principles

Network security

Risk management

Strong communication skills

Education

Higher education in IT

Job description

About the Role

NESO (National Energy System Operator) is on a digital and transformative journey. We are transforming the way that we operate and are in the process of adopting a customer-centric product model, shifting our culture to one that is open, innovative, and team-driven. We are deploying market-leading and first-in-the-world technologies to achieve net-zero operability by 2025.

The Cyber Security Consultant will work closely with the Head of Security Business Enablement and IT projects to translate the goals and policies of the centralised security function into business deliverables and provide vital business insight.

As Cyber Security Consultant, you will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their business model and technology roadmap, acting as an interface between the business and the cyber security organisation.

Managing relationships with the business is key to delivering our cybersecurity strategy. Whether implementing new solutions, driving operational effectiveness, or providing guidance to enhance our strategy, the Cyber Security Consultant builds stakeholder relationships to enable the security organisation to deliver maximum value to NESO.

This role will ensure the secure design and implementation of technology solutions, platforms, and infrastructure.

This position can be based in Wokingham or Warwick, with hybrid working arrangements available.

Key Accountabilities

• Engage daily with project and IT teams to advise and consult on security matters
• Act as a trusted advisor to IT programmes for security-related issues
• Coordinate technical design and review activities within the security team
• Identify, address, and resolve key risks and issues to satisfy business needs

About You

We’re seeking visionary minds to join us on this transformative journey. The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid understanding of IT services across cloud and on-premises environments
• Knowledge of security principles and their application in an IT context
• Understanding of security services, malware defenses, network security (firewalls, IDS, IPS, etc.), and environment hardening techniques for Windows, Linux, and Oracle
• Experience with risk management and integrating IT services with security services (e.g., Vulnerability scanning, SIEM)
• Knowledge of NIS-R regulations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team
• Hands-on IT experience and pragmatic approach
• Experience in Critical National Infrastructure or utilities is advantageous but not essential
• Higher education in IT is a plus but not required

What You'll Get

A competitive salary from £53,000 to £71,000, dependent on experience. Benefits include a bonus, 26 days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme with company matching up to 12%, and comprehensive well-being and professional development support.

About Us

NESO is transforming Britain’s energy system into a coordinated, secure, and affordable network, overseeing electricity and gas networks and operating the energy system with independence and innovation. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and supporting our employees’ growth.

More Information

We support a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer flexible working arrangements. Join us to shape the future of energy in Great Britain.