Senior Information Security Engineer

To support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services (TS) in delivering AJ Bell’s systems and services. This role is responsible for playing a lead role in designing and implementing improvement to the Cybersecurity risk management tools, systems, and processes. Key to this is assisting and supporting the Information Security team to drive continual improvement through innovation, automation and integration of its tools and processes.The key responsibilities of the role are:Lead the delivery and maintenance of technical enterprise security solutions for (but not limited to) the following areas: End Point Protection, Cloud Security, Network Security, DevOps, Security Monitoring & Remediation.Design and implementation of enterprise security technology controls and platforms, following secure infrastructure engineering best practices.Lead the Identification, evaluation, and requirements collection for new enterprise security toolsDriving the adoption of new tools and techniques, ensuring adequate operational handover is in place and able to articulate inherent value and impactLead the planning and co-ordination of patch management activities for internal systems and hardwareAssessing and recommending server hardening activities to be completed by the Infrastructure and Service Delivery teamsSupporting audit and due diligence activities within Technology ServicesSupporting and advising on projects and change initiatives to ensure that there is no negative impact on our security postureActs as an integration point between CISO and AJ Bell Infrastructure teams to ensure integration of technical IS solutions into the wider technology estateTechnical Skills:Demonstrable experience of implementing enterprise security platformsStrong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniquesAwareness of Information Security control standards and frameworksAwareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscapeDeep understanding of Information Security solutions e.g. email / web gateways, SIEM, Endpoint protection etc.Knowledge/experience working with firewalls is highly advantageousExperience of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageousCompetence, knowledge and skillsCompetenceExperience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc.5 years’ experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e-commerce environment is preferredKnowledge & SkillsSignificant experience in the area of Information Technology (IT) securityStrong knowledge of core IT and networking conceptsWell versed in IT security capabilities, framework and conceptsExtensive experience implementing industry-standard IT security platformsStrong ownership of tasks, attention to detail and following through to conclusionAbility to challenge approach, strategy and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improvedAbility to work under own initiative to plan and communicate effectively with colleagues and customersStructured, self-starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast-paced environmentsEffective communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to plan, organise and follow through on assigned tasks and complete with little or no prompting from managementExcellent attention to detailAttained or working towards CISSP certificationAbout us:AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have 480.000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £75.1 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 1200 employees and have been named one of the UK's '100 Best Companies to Work For’ forfive consecutive years.There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.What we offer:Generous holiday allowance of 26 days, increasing up to 30 days with service, plus bank holidaysCasual dress codeDiscretionary bi-annual bonusContributory pension schemeBuy as you earn share schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day oneBike loanSeason ticket loan portalDiscounted PMI and DentalOn-site gym and personal trainer led classesFree social events and moreAJ 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.
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