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National Grid Specialist Security Operations Engineer (DevSecOps) - ESO in Wokingham, United Kingdom
About the Role
Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
The Energy System Operator (ESO) are now looking for a Specialist Security Operations Engineer (DevSecOps) to be a part of our growing cyber security team. This exciting opportunity within that team will allow the post holder the design, shape and embed the security elements of a wider move to a DevSecOps methodology across every phase of the software development and deployment in ESO as part of the ESO Security strategy.
The Security Engineer will work in collaboration with our wider Agile DevSecOps initiatives to ensure visibility and integration for the Security Operations Centre over DevSecOps processes across the business. They will also foster a DevSecOps mindset and shared responsibility among Security Operations teams. This is an essential area of a comprehensive cyber defence in a rapidly changing threat landscape.
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
About us
At National Grid ESO, our mission is to meet the challenges of the future and deliver cleaner, affordable electricity. We constantly strive to do this better by using technology and innovation to transform the way we work .
Becoming the National Energy System Operator
In 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.
The organisation will be set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As the ESO are today, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.
The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Key Accountabilities
Develop and embed into automated pipelines strategies that secure and create efficiencies for on-premises and cloud-based systems
Hands-on scripting, coding, configuration, development, and integration of security tooling
Provide regular reports and dashboards on the security status, trends, and metrics, integrate security incidents back into automated pipelines to proactively prevent reoccurrence
Help develop and maintain a deep integration with DevSecOps processes across the business, enhancing the detection and response capabilities of the SOC by ensuring they have the data required to produce rules, signatures, indicators, dashboards, reports, etc.
Keep up to date with current and emerging DevSecOps ways of working to ensure that ESO leads by example
Collaborate with Agile DevSecOps initiatives and engineering teams within ESO to understand what is needed to activate the DevSecOps capability effectively.
As an advocate, determine appropriate stakeholders and establish relationships to ensure the Agile DevSecOps ways of working are considered at all stages of the development process.
About You
In-depth knowledge and experience in security engineering, operations, analysis, and response
Proficient in DevSecOps methodology, frameworks, tools, and automation integration, such as Ansible, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, Terraform, etc
Experience with DevSecOps-focused security tooling, such as Kubernetes monitoring, log collection infrastructure, SAST, IAST, DAST etc
Experience integrating DevSecOps workflows, pipelines and tooling with security monitoring infrastructure, ensuring the right level of visibility for security operations teams
Experience in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Etc)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex and dynamic situations
Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
Awareness of current and emerging cyber threats, trends, and best practices
Previous experience with the delivery of security operations engineering using the Agile DevSecOps methodology
What You'll Get
A competitive salary between £60,000 – 73,000 – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.
More Information
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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