Senior Cyber Security Analyst

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 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.
• 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.

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.