Enterprise Security Architect - ESO

at  National Grid

ABOUT US

As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Development of security architecture in line with security policy and strategy
• Support development of the wider Digital, Data & Technology strategy to enable separation of the business into an independent organisation
• Defining the transition approach from existing to new architectures, developing a portfolio wide view
• Working in partnership with Enterprise Architecture, Solution Engineering and Operational Service Management to ensure the successful delivery of customer-centric outcomes
• Supporting the enterprise security strategy and objectives
• Perform impact assessments, dependency management, and risk & issues management
• Collaborating with peers across the portfolio to manage dependencies, priorities, integrations and change impacts on people, processes and/or technology
• Reporting key performance indicators and taking action to drive continuous improvement across Digital Platforms and Infrastructure Technology
• Ensure the Enterprise Architecture function are appraised of the latest threat intelligence and real-time security landscape
• Work closely with the Security function to define and develop enterprise security toolset
• Develop and maintain views of emerging technology opportunities

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.
The Energy System Operator (ESO) are now looking for an Enterprise Security Architect, reporting to the Head of Strategy & Architecture. You will develop and maintain our security architecture, whilst bringing cyber security to life and helping to drive a security-focussed culture. The role will work with both the Chief Information Security Officer and Enterprise Architecture functions to define a security architecture not only for a new independent organisation, but also one fit for our transformative future.
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.