To support the Security Operations Manager in responding managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services (TS) in delivering AJ Bells 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 uptodate 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 ecommerce environment is preferred
- Ability to challenge approach strategy and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improved
- Structured selfstarting flexible and enjoy working in fastpaced 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 fastestgrowing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an awardwinning range of solutions that caters for everyone from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 561000 customers using our awardwinning 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 1450 employees and have been named one of the UKs 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. Thats why we offer a hybrid working model where youll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members an initial period will be fulltime 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 wed love to speak to you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Security Management,Sensitive Information Management,Pressure Management,Risk Analysis,Access Control,Safety Procedures,Security Measures,Security Training,Risk Assessment,Access Point,Security Checks,Detect Signs,Safe Environment,Security System,Security Reports
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