Principal Cloud Security Architect

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 Principal Cloud Security Architect, and find your superpower. We need you!

We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Principal Cloud Security Architect for our Cybersecurity team. This position can be located in Brooklyn, NY, Hicksville, NY, Waltham, MA, or Syracuse, NY (candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Maine). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our Cloud Security organization, we want to hear from you!

As Principal Cloud Security Architect, you'll own the security architecture and operational security posture of Azure, working directly in the platform to design and implement controls, monitor risk, drive continuous remediation, to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices. You'll serve as a senior technical authority, representing cloud security operations strategies and initiatives, balancing architectural leadership with hands-on execution, and ensuring measurable risk reduction across cloud environments and workloads. You'll combine excellent relationship and collaboration skills, strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud providers and emerging cloud security technologies, proficiency with DevOps and automation, and a practical approach to real-world risk reduction to solve complex security problems. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Design and implement secure Azure cloud architectures, including network segmentation, policies and access controls, and secure accounts and subscriptions to best practices.
• Assist with the architecting, engineering, and operationalizing of secure cloud solutions while balancing business objectives, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise risk management considerations.
• Develop, implement, and socialize technical patterns, standards and guidance for cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Administer the Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), including hands-on administration and configuration of the CNAPP solution, 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.
• Research and assist with the selection, and lead the implementation of security solutions across Azure, AWS, and other major cloud providers, based on risk profiles.
• Automate security policies and workflows using scripting languages and cloud native security tools to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Assist with incident response activities for cloud-related security incidents, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-mortem analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business project teams, cloud platform and engineering teams, DevOps, Compliance) to integrate security practices into cloud infrastructure and application deployments.
• Serve as a trusted cloud security representative, effectively communicating technical risk, operational priorities, and influencing business stakeholders through clear communication, sound judgment, and data-driven, defensible recommendations.
• Perform additional cloud security, cybersecurity, and risk management responsibilities as required to support organizational objectives.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience securing cloud environments.
• 5+ years of experience in security controls, cloud governance, and/or security architecture within a medium to large enterprise.
• 5+ years of Linux and Windows administration experience, preferably in cloud environments.
• 5+ years of experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, etc.) and associated security practices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native services, networking, storage, encryption, policies, and security controls / patterns.
• Hands-on experience supporting security initiatives across one or more major cloud platforms (Azure (preferred), AWS, and/or GCP).
• Experience with scripting and automation technologies (CLI, PowerShell, Python, Bash, Terraform, GitHub Actions / Pipelines, etc.) is desirable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to succinctly convey complex cloud, security, and risk concepts to technical teams, business leaders, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to bridge technical and business priorities, interface with management, and articulate defensible cloud security, risk, and operational positions that drive informed decision-making.

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 at ngbenefitslivebrighter.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.