Job Description
We're now recruiting a Senior Information Security Engineer to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting information security risks across Technology Services. This Senior Information Security Engineer role will lead the design, implementation and continual improvement of AJ Bell’s enterprise security tools, platforms and processes, driving innovation, automation and integration across the technology estate.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead delivery and ongoing management of enterprise security solutions across Endpoint, Cloud, Network, DevOps and Security Monitoring
2. Design and implement secure infrastructure controls aligned to industry best practice
3. Identify, evaluate and implement new enterprise security tools and platforms
4. Drive adoption of new technologies, ensuring effective operational handover and value realisation
5. Lead and coordinate patch management activities across internal systems and hardware
6. Recommend and guide server hardening improvements with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams
7. Support audits, regulatory reviews and due diligence activities
8. Provide security oversight across projects and change initiatives to protect AJ Bell’s security posture
9. Act as the integration point between the CISO function and Infrastructure teams
10. Contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management processes
Technical Expertise
11. Proven experience implementing enterprise security platforms
12. Strong understanding of security risk management tools and techniques
13. Deep knowledge of security solutions including SIEM, PAM, IGA, email/web gateways and endpoint protection
14. Experience with firewall technologies (highly desirable)
15. Knowledge of cloud security standards and solutions (highly desirable)
16. Strong understanding of core IT and networking principles
17. Awareness of current threat landscape and evolving attack vectors
Experience & Qualifications
18. Experience working within recognised frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or similar
19. Significant experience within IT security
20. Financial services or e-commerce sector experience preferred
21. CISSP (attained or working towards) desirable
About us:
AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platforms, serving over 644,000 customers and managing £103.3 billion in assets. Through our award-winning platform, we support everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors, making it easier to take control of your financial future and feel good investing.
With over 1,500 employees across Manchester, London, and Bristol, AJ Bell is a FTSE 250 company and has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, as well as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026. We offer a collaborative, friendly environment built on strong guiding principles and pride in what we do.
What we offer:
22. Starting salary from £70,000 (DOE)
23. Starting holiday entitlement of 26, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
24. A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7%
25. Discretionary bonus scheme
26. Annual free share awards scheme
27. Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
28. Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth
29. Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
30. Free onsite gym
31. Employee Assistance Programme
32. Bike loan scheme
33. Sick pay+ pledge
34. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
35. Loans for travel season tickets
36. Death in service scheme
37. Paid time off for volunteer work
38. Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
39. Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
40. Ongoing technical training
41. Professional qualification support
42. Talent development programmes
43. Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
44. Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
45. Casual dress code
46. Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals
Hybrid 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 office.