Senior Information Security Engineer at AJ Bell

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, DevOps Security, Security Monitoring, Infrastructure Controls, Security Tools Implementation, Risk Management Tools, SIEM, PAM, IGA, Email/Web Gateways, Endpoint Protection, Firewall Technologies, Cloud Security Standards, IT and Networking Principles

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description To support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting information security risks across Technology Services. This Senior Information Security Engineer role will lead the design, implementation and continual improvement of AJ Bell’s enterprise security tools, platforms and processes, driving innovation, automation and integration across the technology estate. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery and ongoing management of enterprise security solutions across Endpoint, Cloud, Network, DevOps and Security Monitoring Design and implement secure infrastructure controls aligned to industry best practice Identify, evaluate and implement new enterprise security tools and platforms Drive adoption of new technologies, ensuring effective operational handover and value realisation Lead and coordinate patch management activities across internal systems and hardware Recommend and guide server hardening improvements with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams Support audits, regulatory reviews and due diligence activities Provide security oversight across projects and change initiatives to protect AJ Bell’s security posture Act as the integration point between the CISO function and Infrastructure teams Contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management processes Technical Expertise Proven experience implementing enterprise security platforms Strong understanding of security risk management tools and techniques Deep knowledge of security solutions including SIEM, PAM, IGA, email/web gateways and endpoint protection Experience with firewall technologies (highly desirable) Knowledge of cloud security standards and solutions (highly desirable) Strong understanding of core IT and networking principles Awareness of current threat landscape and evolving attack vectors Experience & Qualifications Experience working within recognised frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or similar Significant experience within IT security Financial services or e-commerce sector experience preferred CISSP (attained or working towards) desirable About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, supporting over 644,000 customers and managing more than £103.3 billion in assets. Listed on the FTSE 250, we’ve been named one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years and a Great Place to Work® in 2025. What We Offer We offer a competitive package including: Starting holidays of 26 days, increasing to 31 with length of service as well as buy/sell options Matched pension contributions up to 7% Discretionary bonus scheme Free share awards & BAYE scheme Private healthcare options & Health Cash Plan Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave Ongoing technical training & professional qualification support Hybrid working (minimum 50% Manchester office) For the full list of benefits and more detail about the role, click apply or visit our careers page. Business Areas: Technology Services Location: Manchester or London Department: Information Security

Responsibilities

This role supports the CISO by leading the design, implementation, and continual improvement of enterprise security tools, platforms, and processes across various domains like Endpoint, Cloud, and Network. Key duties include leading the delivery of enterprise security solutions, designing secure infrastructure controls, and driving the adoption of new security technologies.