Security Policy and Governance Lead

2 days ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom National Grid Full time
About the Role

National Grid is undergoing a transformative journey to create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable energy system. As a key player in this effort, we are seeking a highly skilled Security Policy and Governance Lead to join our team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the robustness and effectiveness of our organization's security posture.
  • Design and implement cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls, to ensure a structured approach to security governance.
  • Stay up-to-date with evolving legal and regulatory requirements and ensure our cyber and physical security policies and practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of risk and non-compliance and ensure that policies and standards are effective, efficient, and updated as necessary to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive reporting framework for security performance, including dashboards, scorecards, and regular reports tailored to different audiences.
  • Present reports and analysis in a clear, concise, and actionable manner to stakeholders.
  • Benchmark security performance metrics against industry standards, peer organizations, and historical data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Work with the Regulation team and Security Compliance Officer to provide data and reporting required for external obligations, compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and internal policies.
About You
  • Experience in security policies & standards, governance, risk & compliance activities, or related roles, preferably in a highly regulated industry such as energy, finance, or government.
  • Strong understanding of security regulations, laws, and industry standards, such as NIS, GDPR, and NIST CSF.
  • Experience in developing and implementing security performance metrics and reporting frameworks.
  • Analytical mindset, used to dealing with data to support business performance and reporting with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • Focus on automation and dynamic data-driven performance measures, experience of collating data from tooling such as SIEM, GRC tooling, etc.
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent combination of education and experience in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field, preferably with experience in a critical national infrastructure organization.
What We Offer

A competitive salary, performance-driven bonus, 28 days annual leave, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success.



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