Principal Security Architect

natgridProd•Webster, MA

4d•$153,000 - $216,000•Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid is seeking an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Principal Security Architect for their Business Cybersecurity team. This senior technical leader will be responsible for shaping and delivering secure-by-design solutions that align with business objectives and risk appetite. The role involves tackling complex security challenges, shaping security policies and strategy, and defining best practices. The Principal Security Architect will act as a bridge between business stakeholders, engineering teams, and security services, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security requirements. Success in this role requires deep, hands-on security expertise, mature communication skills, the ability to mentor others, and a practical approach to risk reduction.

Requirements

Multiple years of cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and design experience
Comprehensive understanding of multiple security domains
Demonstrated track record of anticipating emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trends, and translating them into actionable strategies.
Recognized as a security champion who leads through influence - coaching teams, amplifying best practices, and embedding security thinking across technical and business communities.

Responsibilities

Define and embed security controls across the full technology stack (network, application, database, operating systems, and cloud platforms)
Establish and promote secure-by-design principles, patterns, and reference architectures across the organization
Drive integration of modern and emerging technologies into secure enterprise solutions
Identify, assess, and communicate security risks, ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite
Ensure risks are documented, owned, and managed through remediation or formal acceptance processes
Provide deep subject matter expertise across security domains including cloud, application and network security; identity and access management; data privacy and protection; and security operations.
Guide and influence security testing practices, including SAST, DAST, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
Partner with engineering teams to promote and implement security services and controls
Translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable business language to influence decision-making
Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, ensuring security is aligned with strategic objectives
Mentor and develop security architects, engineers, and project teams—raising overall security capability and maturity
Promote knowledge sharing, coaching, and continuous learning across the organization
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and security-first thinking