Senior Cyber Security Analyst

AJ Bell; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a key player in their Information Security team. This exciting role involves managing and responding to security risks, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of systems. You'll collaborate with various departments, stay updated on the latest threats, and help maintain robust security practices. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to personal development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing investment platform business. Enjoy a friendly work environment and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days

Matched pension contributions up to 6%

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Onsite gym

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteer time off

Social events

Professional support

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Information Security risk management tools.
• Experience with Information Security standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Security Operations Centre alerts for appropriate responses.
• Monitoring systems for compliance and supporting remediation.

Skills

Information Security risk management

Cyber security

Information Security standards

Threat landscape awareness

Information Security solutions

Next-generation security solutions

Cloud security solutions

ISO27001

NIST

Structured planning and organization

Job description

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Job Description

To support the Security Operations Manager in responding, managing, and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services (TS) in delivering AJ Bell’s systems and services. Key to this is maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data that resides upon those systems.

This role will be key to understanding the threats targeting AJ Bell and ensuring our defenses provide an effective response.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing and assessing Security Operations Centre alerts to ensure an appropriate response is taken.
• Overseeing vulnerability scanning to confirm the effectiveness of patching.
• Monitoring systems for compliance with policy and supporting remediation where required.
• Tracking and managing penetration testing programs.
• Investigating and responding to security breaches and incidents.
• Supporting the administration of email and web gateways.
• Developing our threat intelligence and providing monitoring of external information sources to make recommendations on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities affecting our technical estate.
• Collaborating with IT and other departments to ensure security best practices are followed.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions.

Essential experience, knowledge, and skills:

• Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques.
• A passion for cyber security and active interest in technology.
• Experience with Information Security standards and frameworks.
• Awareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape.
• Understanding of Information Security solutions e.g., email/web gateways, SIEM, Endpoint protection.
• Knowledge/experience working with next-generation security solutions.
• Awareness of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous.
• Experience working within recognized Information Security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST.
• Experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e-commerce environment is preferred.
• Ability to challenge approach, strategy, and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improved.
• Structured, self-starting, flexible, and able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to plan, organize, and follow through on tasks with minimal prompting from management.

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, offering a range of solutions for professionals and DIY investors. We serve over 561,000 customers managing assets over £89.5 billion. Listed on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market in December 2018, we are a FTSE 250 company with headquarters in Manchester and offices in London and Bristol. We pride ourselves on a friendly working environment, teamwork, and our guiding principles.

What we offer:

• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 31 days with service, plus holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Matched pension contributions up to 6%.
• Discretionary bonus, annual share awards, BAYE scheme, health cash plan, private healthcare, dental, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Programme, bike loan, sick pay, enhanced parental leave, travel loans, death in service, volunteer time off, charitable giving, social events, personal development, training, professional support, recognition schemes, leadership events, casual dress, and other benefits.

Hybrid working:

We support a hybrid model, with at least 50% in-office work per month. New employees will start full-time in the office to integrate into our culture and team.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applications regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.