Cyber Security Engineer

Karbon Homes; Newcastle upon Tyne, Greencroft; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot

Funding for qualifications, courses &/

Job summary

Karbon Homes is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to protect systems, data and services within the ICT & Digital Transformation team. The role leads security monitoring, incident response and drives secure design across cloud and on‑prem infrastructure in a collaborative environment.

You will work closely with ICT, project teams and external partners to embed best practices, support audits, and promote a strong security culture across the organisation. A proactive, agile approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in cyber security with enterprise tech.
• Strong cloud experience, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Ability to manage security incidents under pressure.
• Relevant cyber security certifications or plan to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience collaborating with external partners and agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across security monitoring, threat detection and incident response.
• Lead vulnerability management, patching and endpoint security improvements.
• Influence secure network, cloud and endpoint design across technology change.
• Support cyber governance, reporting, audit readiness and compliance assurance.
• Champion cyber awareness and promote a strong security culture across Karbon.

Skills

Cyber security

Security engineering

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

EDR

SIEM

Microsoft Defender

Vulnerability management

Azure

Cloud security

Education

Microsoft SC-200

SC-300

AZ-500

SC-100

ISC2 SSCP

CCSP

CISSP

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Cyber Security Engineer

We’re looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Cyber Security Engineer

in

the ICT & Digital Transformation Team. The ICT & Digital Transformation team mission is to provide digital systems that are customer focused, easy to use, reliable, flexible, and meet the needs of all our stakeholders.

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and technically skilled Cyber Security Engineer to help protect our systems, data and services, while supporting the continued development of a strong cyber security culture across Karbon Homes. Working as part of the ICT & Digital Transformation team, as the Cyber Security Engineer, you will lead by example by working closely with colleagues across ICT, and project teams, as well as external partners, to embed security best practice into day-to-day operations and future technology change. From supporting security monitoring and incident response through to improving policies, controls and awareness, this is a varied role where your work will make a real difference. This includes the following responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership across security monitoring, threat detection and incident response.
• Lead vulnerability management, patching and endpoint security improvements.
• Influence secure network, cloud and endpoint design across technology change.
• Support cyber governance, reporting, audit readiness and compliance assurance.
• Champion cyber awareness and promote a strong security culture across Karbon.

As part of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team, you’ll help protect the organisation’s infrastructure, services and data, working closely with colleagues to deliver secure, reliable services and create a supportive environment where everyone can perform at their best.

About You

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Hands-on experience in cyber security or security engineering, with a strong understanding of enterprise security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM, Microsoft Defender, and vulnerability management tools.
• Confidence working with cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure, and able to translate security risks into clear business impact.
• Ability to respond under pressure and build trusted relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Relevant cyber security certifications, such as Microsoft SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, SC-100 or ISC2 SSCP, CCSP or CISSP, would be highly valued. If not currently held you will be expected to achieve at least one of these within the first 12 months of commencing the role.
• Experience in security incident detection, response and recovery.
• You may also need to collaborate with suppliers where necessary to drive change.
• By applying an agile approach to product development you will engage with the relevant stakeholders in the planning and requirement stages along with documenting and handing over to support.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will work in our

Cloud Infrastructure and Security team

.

If you require further information about the role, please contact Michael Taylor at

Cyber Security Engineer – permanent role

Salary is £56,939 per annum

Contractual Location to be agreed with the candidate at one of our main offices in Gosforth (NE12 8EG) or Stanley (DH9 7YE). Due to the nature of the role office presence is required throughout week so successful candidate must live within commutable distance

Regular travel to other offices across the North East will also be required

37 hours per week with agile working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Tuesday 10

November 2026

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!

Interview date

November 2026

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.

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