AJ Bell is hiring a
Information Security Analyst

Summary

Join AJ Bell as an Information Security Analyst to support the IT Risk & Security Manager in managing and reporting Information Security Risks. Key responsibilities include responding to security alerts, overseeing vulnerability scanning, and assessing server hardening activities.

Requirements

• Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques
• Understanding of Information Security solutions e.g. email / web gateways, SIEM, Endpoint protection etc
• Knowledge/experience working with firewalls is highly advantageous
• 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

Responsibilities

• Responding to security alerts, escalations and incidents
• Overseeing vulnerability scanning to confirm the effectiveness of patching
• Arranging and supporting security penetration testing
• Monitoring external information sources to make recommendations on latest security threats and vulnerabilities that affect our technical estate
• Assessing, planning and co-ordinating 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 the administration of email and web gateways
• Supporting and advising on projects and change initiatives

Benefits

• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service
• 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 Medicash
• Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
• 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
• Parking at Exchange Quay
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent management 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