Salary: £32,549 - 32,549 per year Requirements: An understanding of modern security principles and technologies At least 1 years experience and proficiency with cyber security tools and technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection and SIEM systems Strong analytical and pro-active problem-solving skills Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with other IT professionals Relevant professional certification such as CompTIA Security, Security Blue Team, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (desirable) Experience with threat hunting and incident response (desirable) Responsibilities: Monitoring and maintaining cyber security tools to detect threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity Conducting vulnerability assessments, risk reviews, and penetration testing to strengthen security controls Investigating and responding to security incidents, documenting actions and findings Promoting cyber best practice and keeping training, policies, and processes up to date Providing technical security advice across the organisation and supporting cyber-related procurement Supporting the Head of Security & Infrastructure and contributing to wider ICT change assurance Technologies: ICT Security More: At Bernicia, were dedicated to helping those in need of housing, believing that a good home makes many other things possible. As one of the North Easts largest and most successful housing providers, we build, rent, sell, and manage homes while delivering services to over 60,000 customers. We pride ourselves on a people-focused approach, exemplified by our Investors in People Gold Award for over a decade. Our culture, the Bernicia Way, emphasizes customer focus, teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, and leadership. Join us and be part of a supportive and dynamic team. last updated 6 week of 2026