Senior Information Security Analyst

To support the IT Risk & Security Manager in 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.Additionally, this role will be responsible for coordinating and responding to activities affiliated with external/internal IT audits as well as due diligence exercises requested by our external business partners and those we perform on our suppliers.Key responsibilities:Assessment, planning and co-ordination of patch management activities for internal systems and hardwareOverseeing vulnerability scanning to confirm the effectiveness of patchingAssessing and recommending server hardening activities to be completed by the Infrastructure and Service Delivery teamsUndertaking risk profiling of AJ Bell’s information and technology assetsSupporting and advising on projects and change initiatives to ensure that there is no negative impact on our security postureSupporting the administration of email and web gatewaysMonitoring external information sources to make recommendations on latest security threats and vulnerabilities that affect our technical estateEssential experience, knowledge and skills:Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniquesExperience of Information Security standards and frameworksAwareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscapeUnderstanding of Information Security solutions e.g. email / web gateways, SIEM, Endpoint protection etc.Knowledge/experience working with firewalls is highly advantageousAwareness of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageousExperience 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 preferredAbility to challenge approach, strategy and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improvedStructured, self-starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast-paced environmentsAbility to plan, organise and follow through on assigned tasks and complete with little or no prompting from managementAbout 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 'Best 100 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 25 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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