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 and effective response., * 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.

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

• 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.