Senior Security Software Architect
About usNational Grid is hiring a Senior Security Software Architect for our security operations team in Waltham, MA.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses.
We are there when people need us the most.
We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.
The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow.
This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Job PurposeThe Vulnerability Testing team is part of Vulnerability Management within the Security Team and supports the Security Team's global operations by identifying vulnerabilities and security issues via penetration testing assessments and identifying threats posing a genuine risk to National Grid via red team / purple team tests that replicate behaviors of threat actors, assessed by Government and commercial intelligence providers.
This information will enable National Grid to proactively adjust its defensive posture.
Key AccountabilitiesThe Senior Security Software Architect helps with the build & development activities within the Vulnerability Management function and helps drive continuous improvement, working alongside a motivated and capable team of Security Engineers.
They are also responsible for the quality of advice and guidance given to Technology teams.
This will include researching, engineering, implementing and operating enterprise security products.
This will also involve managing and improving platform security compliance, through automation, monitoring and alerting, SIEM integration, development and implementation of standards, procedures, and guidelines covering different platforms and devices.
Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience RequiredA technical mindset with great attention to detailTrain and guide staff on security procedures and protocol.
Qualificationso B.
S.
in Computer Science or Cyber Securityo Experience writing software in a variety of languages (Go, Python, C, JavaScript)o Experience normalizing disparate data sources into a cohesive data seto Understanding of network protocols spanning all layers of the network stack and system internals (kernel and user space)o Experience designing, building, and parsing REST APIso Experience with DevOps workflows and technologiesThe ideal candidate also has
Experience:
o Automating vulnerability discovery and identificationo Penetration testing and vulnerability assessmento Building Splunk applicationso Designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure to support security operationso Knowledge and experience with industry standard vulnerability scannersMore InformationThis 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.
Internal 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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses.
We are there when people need us the most.
We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.
The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow.
This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Job PurposeThe Vulnerability Testing team is part of Vulnerability Management within the Security Team and supports the Security Team's global operations by identifying vulnerabilities and security issues via penetration testing assessments and identifying threats posing a genuine risk to National Grid via red team / purple team tests that replicate behaviors of threat actors, assessed by Government and commercial intelligence providers.
This information will enable National Grid to proactively adjust its defensive posture.
Key AccountabilitiesThe Senior Security Software Architect helps with the build & development activities within the Vulnerability Management function and helps drive continuous improvement, working alongside a motivated and capable team of Security Engineers.
They are also responsible for the quality of advice and guidance given to Technology teams.
This will include researching, engineering, implementing and operating enterprise security products.
This will also involve managing and improving platform security compliance, through automation, monitoring and alerting, SIEM integration, development and implementation of standards, procedures, and guidelines covering different platforms and devices.
Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience RequiredA technical mindset with great attention to detailTrain and guide staff on security procedures and protocol.
Qualificationso B.
S.
in Computer Science or Cyber Securityo Experience writing software in a variety of languages (Go, Python, C, JavaScript)o Experience normalizing disparate data sources into a cohesive data seto Understanding of network protocols spanning all layers of the network stack and system internals (kernel and user space)o Experience designing, building, and parsing REST APIso Experience with DevOps workflows and technologiesThe ideal candidate also has
Experience:
o Automating vulnerability discovery and identificationo Penetration testing and vulnerability assessmento Building Splunk applicationso Designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure to support security operationso Knowledge and experience with industry standard vulnerability scannersMore InformationThis 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.
Internal 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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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