Graduate Development Program, Associate Cyber Analyst, Technology Security

Find your superpower with the Graduate Development Program

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid. Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we’ll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one – putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 3-week in-person Orientation which gives you exposure to all parts of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US. Following Orientation, you’ll begin working in full-time position outlined below and take part in ongoing development activities including quarterly development sessions, active mentorship, and a Hackathon Project.

Information Technology and Digital Graduate Rotations

In IT & Digital, we’re working at the heart of change and harnessing the power of technology to build a cleaner, fairer, and more affordable future for all. Innovation is providing our edge in finding a better way for everyone. In fact, we like to think of ourselves as a band of unsung heroes. Our IT Graduate Development Rotational Program will provide you with the opportunity to be at the heart of this transformation. The program consists of an 18-month exploration consisting of three 6-month rotations in varying IT & Digital departments. Your first rotation will be in the role outlined below and you will return to this role following two broadening 6-month rotations where you will solve complex problems and focus on growth that will transform the energy sector as we know it.

About the Position

Are you ready to step into the world of cyber security and make a real impact? At National Grid, our vision is to be recognized as a world-leading security function in the energy sector and a trusted partner across all our businesses. As an Associate Analyst, you’ll support our Cyber Security team in ensuring that suspected cyber-attacks are detected through technical analysis, helping us understand, quantify, and predict the actions of threat actors. You’ll collaborate closely with multiple security teams and Group IT to keep our digital data network running smoothly. If you’re looking for a challenge in a growing business that provides critical infrastructure services, this role is for you!

This is a hybrid role, with time in the office as needed for collaboration, meetings, and training.

What You’ll Do

As part of the Cyber team, you’ll be the first line of defense in protecting National Grid’s critical data. Here’s what you’ll be up to:

• Collaborate & Define Needs: Work with business and product teams to define needs, identify problems, evaluate potential solutions, and implement improvements.
• Cybersecurity Solutions: Analyze business needs and implement cybersecurity solutions that align with our operational goals.
• Fault Handling: Identify and respond to faults, liaise with third-party suppliers and handle escalations through to resolution.
• Team Support: Collaborate with multiple security teams to provide support and guidance.
• Challenge & Innovate: Bring your ideas to the table and work alongside talented, highly skilled team members to improve our methods.
• Documentation: Document all system changes in line with Change Management best practices.
• Stay Informed: Maintain and develop your knowledge of technological trends to stay ahead in the field.
• Career Growth: Successful graduates may progress into roles such as Cyber Security Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Network Security Engineer, or Security Orchestration Engineer.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor or Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferably in cyber security, computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, information technology, or a related field.
• Graduated between May 2025 and June 2026   
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 8, 2026, or July 13, 2026
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy
• Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (such as sponsorship for an H-1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment-based work authorization) 

It would be awesome if you had

• Knowledge of various scripting and programming languages (e.g., Java, Perl, Bash, R, Python, C++).
• Experience with operating systems (e.g., Windows, UNIX/Linux).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, or endpoint protection platforms.
• Previous experience in Cyber Security.

At National Grid, we’re Superpowered

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators, and builders. We’re shaping the current, to change the future. We know that a clean, fair, and affordable energy future is in our hands. So, we explore with energy, with innovation and technology powering our progress, and helping us to find a better way to deliver energy to all. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen – inspiring us, giving us time to recharge and providing a safety net on tougher days. But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. So join us, and power the future of energy. Find what makes you Superpowered.

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