Vulnerability Management Engineer Role with Sponsorship in Tyne and Wear: Apply Now

Location
Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
47,810 – 54,710 per year

About Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
They’re not standing still. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is investing millions into technology to reimagine how care is delivered. Their aim is to create systems that are secure, resilient, and ready for the future. Joining their Digital Services Team means stepping into a role where your skills help protect vital healthcare services relied upon by thousands.

Job details

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary with structured progression
• Access to NHS pension scheme offering long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance with options to buy more
• Professional development through training and qualifications
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and career growth

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Networks, Computer Forensics, Engineering, or a related field
• Cyber security qualification or evidence of specialist training
• Proven experience in vulnerability management and compliance monitoring
• Background in leading within a cybersecurity environment
• Strong communication skills to engage clinical staff, delivery teams, and suppliers
• Hands-on expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, or SIEM
• Project management experience with a focus on cyber security initiatives

Salary Details

This role offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per year under the NHS pay scale, aligned with your skills and experience.

About the Role

As a Vulnerability Management Engineer, you’ll play a critical part in securing healthcare technology. The job is all about identifying risks across IT systems, reducing vulnerabilities, and safeguarding data. You’ll be using advanced tools and working closely with technical staff, stakeholders, and third-party partners to keep vital systems safe.

This isn’t just about patching servers or ticking boxes. It’s about shaping the Trust’s security posture, from evaluating threats to leading mitigation activities. You’ll also manage the vulnerability register, oversee penetration testing, and support compliance efforts that keep the Trust accredited and trusted.

Your impact will ripple through hospitals across the region. By reducing cyber risks, you’re directly protecting patient care and ensuring critical services remain uninterrupted.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects that strengthen the Trust’s cyber security position
• Coordinate mitigation work with technical teams and external partners to close risks fast
• Oversee the Trust’s vulnerability register and ensure risks are escalated appropriately
• Arrange and manage penetration testing and IT health checks
• Provide leadership on compliance submissions and NHS security accreditation
• Evaluate vulnerabilities and provide pragmatic solutions that balance security with service delivery
• Generate reports for senior management that shape security strategy
• Support automation and process improvement for vulnerability management
• Research emerging threats to keep defences ahead of attackers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Seaton Delaval, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
• Contact: HR Recruitment Team

Reference Number
NHFT-VMENG-0825

How To Apply
Don’t wait around. If you’re ready to use your cyber skills where they matter most, Apply Today and help secure the future of healthcare systems.