Salary: £52,000 - 92,000 per year Requirements: Deep expertise in information security risk management tools and techniques Strong knowledge of industry frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST and relevant regulatory requirements (GDPR, FCA, PRA) Extensive experience operating and optimising security technologies (SIEM, endpoint protection, email/web gateways, DLP etc.) Strong understanding of cloud security and modern DevOps practices Experience managing enterprise environments (Windows, Linux, Active Directory advantageous) Knowledge of security investigations and forensic best practice (Microsoft Purview advantageous) Proven leadership experience within a security operations or cyber defence function Experience within financial services or e-commerce preferred Strong executive-level communication skills, with experience contributing to Board-level reporting Commercially aware, able to translate cyber risk into business risk Strategic thinker with hands-on credibility Self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment Responsibilities: Oversee 24x7 operational security coverage in partnership with our managed service provider Drive automation and AI-led efficiency improvements across security operations processes Own and enhance AJ Bells incident response framework, including playbooks, testing and executive-level simulations Develop and mature threat intelligence capabilities, delivering actionable insight to key stakeholders Own end-to-end vulnerability management, including penetration testing and remediation tracking Ensure effective operational management of supply chain security risk Provide clear, data-driven MI and reporting on AJ Bells security posture Partner with Security Engineering to define requirements where control gaps are identified Manage security vendor relationships, including performance and commercial oversight Lead, mentor and develop a team of security analysts, acting as an escalation point for complex incidents Shape the future strategy and capability of the Security Operations function Embed repeatable, measurable processes to support continuous improvement Technologies: AI Active Directory Cloud DevOps Support Linux Security Web Windows More: At AJ Bell, we are one of the UKs fastest-growing investment platform businesses, supporting over 644,000 customers and managing more than £103.3 billion in assets. We are listed on the FTSE 250 and have been recognized as one of the UKs Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years. With offices in Manchester, London, and Bristol, we are proud of our strong culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to helping people take control of their financial futures. We offer benefits such as 28 days holiday (increasing to 31 with service), a pension matched up to 8%, discretionary bonuses, private healthcare, a health cash plan, and ongoing professional development. last updated 7 week of 2026