About this role
Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year
Requirements: Proven experience implementing enterprise security platformsStrong knowledge of security risk management tools and techniquesDeep understanding of security solutions such as SIEM, PAM, IGA, endpoint protection, and email/web gatewaysExperience with firewall technologies is desirableKnowledge of cloud security standards and solutions is desirableStrong understanding of core IT and networking principlesAwareness of the evolving threat landscapeExperience working within frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, or similarSignificant experience in IT securityFinancial services or e-commerce experience is preferredStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to take ownership and deliver end-to-end solutionsEffective communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teamsCISSP achieved or in progress is desirable Responsibilities: Support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reducing information security risks across Technology ServicesDesign, deliver, and continuously improve enterprise security solutions across endpoint, cloud, network, DevOps, and security monitoring environmentsDesign and implement secure infrastructure controls aligned to industry best practice, ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational effectivenessEvaluate, select, and implement new security tools and platforms, driving automation, integration, and measurable value across the estateSupport the adoption of new security technologies, ensuring smooth transition into operational support and long-term sustainabilityOversee patch management across systems and hardware, ensuring effective coordination and risk reductionSupport server hardening and secure configuration initiatives in collaboration with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teamsProvide security oversight across projects and change initiatives, ensuring security is embedded from design through to deliverySupport audits, regulatory reviews, and due diligence activities, ensuring evidence and controls are robust and well maintainedAct as a key technical link between the CISO function and Infrastructure teams, ensuring alignment across security and operational deliveryContribute to continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management processes, helping to enhance maturity across the organisation Technologies: CloudDevOpsEmbeddedFirewallHardwareSupportNetworkSecurityWeb More:
We are partnering directly with AJ Bell to hire an Information Security Engineer. This is a hands-on, technical engineering role focused on building and improving the security controls, platforms, and infrastructure that protect AJ Bell and our customers. We are one of the UKs fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by over 762,000 customers and managing more than £121.5 billion of assets. We offer a competitive starting salary, 26 days holiday plus a buy/sell scheme and bank holidays, a 7% pension with matched contributions, discretionary bonus scheme, share schemes including free shares and BAYE, health cash plan and discounted private healthcare, free gym, enhanced family leave, travel and bike loan schemes, and an employee assistance programme. We also provide regular social events, tailored learning and development opportunities, a casual dress code, and a friendly, supportive team environment. We work in a hybrid model with a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office, with an initial full-time office period for new team members. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
last updated 39 week of 2026