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About the Role
National Grid is seeking an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Principal Azure Cloud Security Architect to join their Cybersecurity team. This role is crucial for driving the energy transition and ensuring customers remain connected. The position offers the opportunity to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in the Cloud Security organization.
Responsibilities
- Own the security architecture and operational security posture of Azure.
- Design and implement controls, monitor risk, and drive continuous remediation in the Azure platform.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Serve as a senior technical authority for cloud security, balancing architectural leadership with hands-on execution.
- Ensure measurable risk reduction across cloud environments and workloads.
- Design and implement secure Azure cloud architecture, including network segmentation, access controls, and secure account and subscription architecture.
- Assist with the selection and lead the implementation of security solutions across Azure, AWS, and other major cloud providers.
- Develop, implement, and socialize technical patterns, standards, and guidance for cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Own and administer the Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), including hands-on administration and configuration, prioritizing findings, and driving remediation activities.
- Monitor cloud security posture and conduct regular security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts.
- Automate security policies and workflows using scripting languages and cloud-native security tools.
- Assist with incident response activities for cloud-related security incidents, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-mortem analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into cloud deployments.
Requirements
- Extensive hands-on experience with Azure.
- Familiarity with other major cloud providers (AWS, GCP) and security tools and technologies (Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center, CNAPP tools, etc.).
- Deep understanding of cloud security concepts, including network security, data protection, identity management, and threat modeling across major cloud providers.
- Strong security foundations including experience with network security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, security operations, and application security.
- Fundamental security concepts such as encryption, secure protocols, and best-in-class solutions.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and security orchestration.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse IT and business stakeholders.
- Familiarity with ICS/SCADA/OT environments and architecture.
- Familiarity with industry-relevant standards such as NIST, CIS benchmarks, CSA CCM, and NERC CIP.
Skills
- Azure
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure Security Center
- AWS Security Hub
- GCP Security Command Center
- CNAPP tools
- Network security
- Data protection
- Identity management
- Threat modeling
- Vulnerability management
- Penetration testing
- Security operations
- Application security
- Encryption
- Secure protocols
- Python
- PowerShell
- DevOps
- Automation
- ICS/SCADA/OT environments
- NIST
- CIS benchmarks
- CSA CCM
- NERC CIP
Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Hicksville, NY
- Waltham, MA
- Connecticut
- New Jersey
- New Hampshire
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Maine
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Office
Experience Level
- Principal
Salary/Compensations
- Dowstate NY $184,000 - $216,000 a year
- Massachusetts $172,000 - $202,000 a year
Benefits
- Digital benefit guide available at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com
About the Company
- National Grid keeps people connected and society moving.
- National Grid supplies the environment to make it happen.
- National Grid is generating momentum in the energy transition for all.
- National Grid is undergoing an ambitious Digital Transformation.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.