Cyber/information Security Engineer in Manchester

Job Description Build security people can trust.

That means giving our customers confidence that their investments and information are protected by secure, reliable technology.

We're looking for an Information Security Engineer to help us strengthen and evolve the security foundations behind our business.

Working closely with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and teams across Technology Services, you'll design, implement and improve the security controls, platforms and infrastructure that protect AJ Bell and our customers.

You'll help us make our security capabilities more effective, integrated and automated, ensuring our controls are robust, scalable and built to last.

You'll combine technical expertise with a practical, risk-aware approach, helping embed security into the way we design, deliver and support technology.

Your work will help protect customer trust while enabling AJ Bell to innovate, grow and operate with confidence.

What you'll do Design, delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise security solutions across endpoint, cloud, network, Dev Ops and security monitoring environments.

Adoption of new security technologies, ensuring smooth transition into operational support and long-term sustainability.

Oversee patch management across systems and hardware, ensuring effective coordination and risk reduction.

Support server hardening and secure configuration initiatives in collaboration with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams.

Provide security oversight across projects and change initiatives, ensuring security is embedded from design through to delivery.

Support audits, regulatory reviews and due diligence activities, ensuring evidence and controls are robust and well maintained.

Contribute to continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management processes, helping to enhance maturity across the organisation.

What we're looking for You'll bring strong technical security experience, a practical engineering mindset and the confidence to take ownership of solutions from design through to implementation and ongoing improvement.

Technical expertise Proven experience implementing enterprise security platforms Strong knowledge of security risk management tools and techniques Deep understanding of security solutions (e. g.

SIEM, PAM, IGA, endpoint protection, email/web gateways)Experience with firewall technologies (desirable)Knowledge of cloud security standards and solutions (desirable)Strong understanding of core IT and networking principles Awareness of the evolving threat landscape Skills and experience Experience working within frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or similar Significant experience in IT security Financial services or e-commerce experience preferred Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end solutions Effective communicator, able to work across technical and non-technical teams CISSP (achieved or in progress) desirable About AJ Bell At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good.

Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.

We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.

Today, over 762,000customers trust us to manage more than 121.5billion of assets.

By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.

We're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for the past two years, building on six consecutive years as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For.

What we offer Competitive starting salary26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays7% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of 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 working time per month in the office.

For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

Inclusion & diversity We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work.

Financial Services