Information Technology 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 Bells 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. 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 tools Lead the planning and co-ordination of patch management activities for internal systems and hardware Assessing and recommending server hardening activities to be completed by the Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams Supporting and advising on projects and change initiatives to ensure that there is no negative impact on our security posture Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques Awareness of Information Security control standards and frameworks Awareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape Deep understanding of Information Security solutions e.g. email / web gateways, Privileged Account Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint protection etc. Experience 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 preferred Significant experience in the area of Information Technology (IT) security Strong knowledge of core IT and networking concepts Well versed in IT security capabilities, framework and concepts Extensive experience implementing industry-standard IT security platforms 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 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 over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 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. Starting holiday entitlement of 26, 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 7% Discretionary bonus scheme Annual free share awards scheme Health Cash Plan 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 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 Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Casual dress code Hybrid working: We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where youll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the Manchester 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. 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.