OT Security Engineer

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 Operational Technology (OT) Security Engineer, and find your superpower. We need you!

We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented OT Security Engineer for our OT Security Engineering team. This position can be located in Northboro, MA, or Waltham, MA. If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our Network and Critical Infrastructure organization, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

As a member of our USOperational Technology (OT) Security Team, you'll design and deliver solutions to secure National Grid’s most vital assets from internal and external threats. You'll provide the opportunity to work on high-profile projects spanning the business – from Gas and Electric to Renewables – while delivering to key internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include the following:

Identification, development, and delivery of robust and innovative cyber security solutions.

Engineering and design of cyber security products and solutions, including but not limited to architecture reviews, vendor engagements, and testing/implementation of controls.

Application and execution of risk assessments within Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and OT environments.

Engagement with key business stakeholders to ensure delivery of customer requirements.

Ongoing support for delivered solutions throughout product lifecycle.

This position will require up to 25% regional travel as necessary and appropriate.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Applied practical experience managing Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, such as firewalls, routers, switches, servers, and workstations.
• Applied practical experience with ICS, SCADA, and/or OT environments.
• Strong experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), such as Protection and Control (P&C) in the electricity industry and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of key cyber security controls to be implemented within OT environments.
• Strong understanding of OT networks, protocols, and assets/devices.
• Demonstrable experience in cyber security as applied to ICS, SCADA, Protection and Control (P&C), and/or Distributed Control Systems DCS (e.g., intrusion detection systems and design, OT incident response, vulnerability management, etc.).
• Understanding of IEC 62443, NERC CIP, or ICS/OT standards.
• Ability to define and deliver services to internal and external customers, while achieving excellent customer satisfaction.

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.

Salary

$101,000 - $118,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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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.

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