Job DescriptionPurpose of the roleTo 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, Privileged Account Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Security Information and Event Management (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 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.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 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®.At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.What we offer:Starting holiday entitlement of 26, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell schemeA choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7%Discretionary bonus schemeAnnual free share awards schemeBuy As You Earn (BAYE) SchemeHealth Cash Plan – provided by Simply HealthDiscounted private healthcare scheme and dental planFree onsite gymEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBike loan schemeSick pay+ pledgeEnhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leaveLoans for travel season ticketsDeath in service schemePaid time off for volunteer workCharitable giving opportunities through salary sacrificeCalendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much morePersonal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshopsOngoing technical trainingProfessional qualification supportTalent development programmesPeer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time offMonthly leadership breakfasts and lunchesCasual dress codeAccess to a range of benefits from our sponsorship dealsHybrid working:At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll 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.AJ 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.If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.