Endpoint Security Engineer

National Grid; Hicksville (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Endpoint Security Engineer, where your expertise will enhance security across critical infrastructures. In this role, you'll manage endpoint protection solutions, develop security policies, and collaborate with vendors to implement innovative security features. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, fostering collaboration and flexibility. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to a team-oriented culture, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in the energy sector's digital transformation.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Collaborative team culture

Career advancement opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 2+ years in endpoint security, especially in critical infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience securing endpoints in IT and/or OT environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance security for desktops, laptops, servers, and field devices.
• Implement and manage endpoint protection solutions across IT and OT environments.

Skills

Endpoint Security

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

SentinelOne

Trellix

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SIEM tools

NERC CIP

CIS Benchmarks

NIST SP 800-82

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. So, join us as an Endpoint Security Engineer, and find your superpower.We need you!

We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-orientedEndpoint Security Engineer for our Cybersecurity-Endpoint Protection team.This position can be located inBrooklyn, NY, Hicksville, NY, Syracuse, NY, or Waltham, MA(candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Maine). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our Security organization, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

As an Endpoint Security Engineer, you'll manage and enhance security for desktops, laptops, servers, and field devices in the enterprise and other critical infrastructures. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Implement and manage endpoint protection solutions across IT and OT environments (e.g., EDR, Antivirus, Device Control, Application Control, Host-Based Firewall).
• Harden endpoints and enforce secure baselines for Windows, Linux, and mobile devices.
• Develop and maintain endpoint security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide expertise during incident response, root cause analysis, and recovery for endpoint compromises.
• Liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate, test, and implement new endpoint security features, deploy new tools/perform version upgrades.
• Maintain management servers, perform daily health checks, apply updates, and ensure system integrity and performance.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+years in endpoint security, especially in critical infrastructure
• Proficiency with endpoint security platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, Trellix, or other any other EDR products.
• Hands-on experience securing endpoints in IT and/or OT environments.

It would be awesome if you had:

• Familiarity with SIEM tools and Frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Familiarity with NERC CIP, CIS Benchmarks, NIST SP 800-82, or similar standards.
• Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Understanding of energy/utility sector cyber threats.
• Experience in regulated environments with compliance-driven security programs.

More Information

Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat!

Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning. Review our digital benefit guide atngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.

Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.

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Salary

Dowstate NY 105,000 - $123,000 a year

Massachusetts$98,000 - $115,000 a year

Upstate NY$87,000 - $102,000 a year

Salary is commensurate with experience and location

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.