Graduate - DD&T Cyber Security - Wokingham - NESO

at  National Grid

ABOUT US

National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030.
NESO recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

If defending IT infrastructure and networks or combating cyber-crimes appeals, then starting a career in cyber security is for you. Joining our 18-month Graduate Development Programme gives you the opportunity to work in a varied environment where no two days are the same, at the heart of a team protecting our assets.
As a Graduate Cyber Security in the National Energy System Operator (NESO) you will develop your skills so that you can join a department who make sure all our people, premises and systems stay safe and secure. As part of the team, you will be helping manage the risk of cyber threats which continually evolve and increase in sophistication and persistence, to protect our vital infrastructure.

The services underpinning digital security are wide-ranging, these could include;

• Cyber Security Services, Product and Engineering – plan, design, implement and support effective cyber security solutions.
• Operations – protect, detect, and respond to cyber incidents, provide specialist digital forensic support.
• Security Business Partnering – make projects secure and the business successful.
• Technology Risk – manage technology risks and assure controls across NESO.
• Strategic Risk & Governance – prevent and reduce the time to discover attacks via effective use of intelligence, define the risk view and develop the talent for success.
• Performance – define strategy and report security performance.