Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Summary

Join AJ Bell as a Security Operations Analyst to support the Security Operations Manager in managing and reporting information security risks. You will be key in understanding threats targeting AJ Bell and ensuring effective responses. This role involves reviewing security alerts, overseeing vulnerability scanning, monitoring system compliance, managing penetration testing, investigating security breaches, and supporting email and web gateway administration. You will also develop threat intelligence, collaborate with other departments, and stay updated on security trends. AJ Bell offers a friendly working environment, strong teamwork, and various benefits.

Requirements

• 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
• Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc
• 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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous
• Experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e-commerce environment is preferred

Benefits

• 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