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Principal OT / IT Security Architect

National Grid
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2025

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 a Principal OT / IT Security Architect, and find your superpower. We need you!

We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-orientedPrincipal Security Architect for our Cybersecurity team . This position is located in 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 Architecture department, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

As a Principal OT / IT Security Architect, you'll lead security design, engineering, testing, and implementation for critical IT and OT business projects supporting National Grid's Energy and Digital Transformation. You'll be a crucial link between high-level business stakeholders, Information Technology, and other shared security services, and provide expert technical guidance on complex security challenges. Working closely with the business, project teams, and technical architects, you'll combine excellent customer relationship skills, deep technical knowledge (including emerging digital technologies), and a practical approach to real-world risk reduction. Key responsibilities include the following :

  • Securely integratesignificant new technology capabilities into National Grid's technology products and services
  • Modifyand updateexisting security services to meet the demands of new technology
  • Secureoperational technology and critical infrastructure in compliance with federal and state regulations

About you

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders in a collaborative environment
  • Strong security foundations to include experience with, vulnerability management, penetration testing, security operations, network and application security; fundamental security concepts such as encryption; secure protocols and best in class solutions
  • Extensive experience with defining and incorporating security controls at each stage of solution design and implementation across network, application, database, and operating system domains
  • Experience with ICS / SCADA / OT environments and architecture, along with industry-relevant standards such as NIST, ISO27001, and CIS controls and regulations such as NERC CIP and TSA directives
  • Expertise in cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and controls
  • 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 at negbenefitslivebrighter.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

    Massachusetts$162,000 - $191,000 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.

    Salary : $162,000 - $191,000

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