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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their security operations. This pivotal role involves responding to and managing information security risks, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data. You will assess security alerts, oversee vulnerability scanning, and investigate incidents while collaborating with various departments. If you are passionate about cyber security and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and professional growth, and contribute to safeguarding critical systems and data.

Benefits

Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted private healthcare

Free onsite gym

Enhanced parental leave

Personal development programmes

Ongoing technical training

Casual dress code

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

Strong understanding of Information Security risk management tools.
Experience in Information Security frameworks like ISO27001 and NIST.

Responsibilities

Review and assess Security Operations Centre alerts.
Investigate and respond to security breaches and incidents.
Collaborate with IT to ensure security best practices.

Skills

Information Security risk management

Cyber Security

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Cloud security

ISO27001

NIST

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Email/web gateways

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Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Hybrid - WFH, Manchester or London, United Kingdom

Full-time

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 defences provide and effective response.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing and assessing Security Operations Centre alerts to ensure an appropriate response taken.
Overseeing vulnerability scanning to confirm the effectiveness of patching
Monitoring systems for compliance with policy and supporting remediation where required.
Track and manage penetration testing programs.
Investigate and respond to security breaches and incidents.
Supporting the administration of email and web gateways
Develop our threat intelligence and provide monitoring of external information sources to make recommendations on latest security threats and vulnerabilities that affect our technical estate
Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security best practices are followed.
Stay 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 of 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 etc.
Knowledge/experience working with next gen security solutions
Awareness of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous
Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc.
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 enjoy working in fast-paced environments
Ability to plan, organise and follow through on assigned tasks and complete with little or no prompting from management

About Us

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 561,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £89.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work.

At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.

What We Offer

Starting holiday entitlement of 25, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6%
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual free share awards scheme
Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth
Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
Free onsite gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Bike loan scheme
Sick pay+ pledge
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Loans for travel season tickets
Death in service scheme
Paid time off for volunteer work
Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
Ongoing technical training
Professional qualification support
Talent development programmes
Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
Casual dress code
Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals

Hybrid Working

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

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