Senior Information Security Analyst

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Job Description

We're recruiting a Senior Information Security Analyst to support the Chief Information Security Officer in strengthening and evolving the organisation's security posture across Technology Services.

This is a hands-on, operational role where you'll play a key part in protecting our systems and customers by identifying, analysing and responding to security threats. In many ways, you'll act as a digital detective, investigating unusual activity, uncovering potential risks, and helping to keep both our customers and organisation safe.

You'll also help drive continuous improvement across our security operations capability, influencing how we detect, prevent and respond to risk across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a first responder for security incidents, including participation in on-call support

Monitor, triage and respond to security alerts and events, prioritising based on risk and impactAnalyse security data to identify trends, vulnerabilities and emerging threatsSupport incident response activity, ensuring effective investigation and resolutionOversee vulnerability management and support patching activities, validating effectiveness through scanning and reviewOperate and support key security technologies including SIEM, endpoint protection and email/web security toolsMonitor external threat intelligence sources and assess relevance to the organisationProduce and report on security metrics, KPIs and operational performance

Technical expertise

• Strong understanding of information security principles, risk management and the threat landscape

Experience operating and monitoring security tooling such as SIEM, endpoint protection and email/web security solutionsAbility to conduct proactive threat hunting and contribute to improving detection capabilityAwareness of cloud security controls and standardsExperience working with enterprise systems such as Microsoft Active Directory, Windows and LinuxUnderstanding of network security technologies such as proxies, DLP and endpoint controls

Skills and experience

• Experience working within recognised information security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST)

Proven experience in an information security role, ideally within financial services or a regulated environmentStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-makingConfident taking ownership and driving issues through to resolutionComfortable challenging processes to improve security outcomesStrong communication skills, both written and verbalWell organised with the ability to manage competing prioritiesCommitment to continuous professional development (e.g. CISSP or equivalent)

About AJ Bell

At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.

We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.

Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.

We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.

What we offer

• Competitive starting salary

26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays7% Pension with matched contributionsDiscretionary bonus schemeShare schemes (including free shares and BAYE)Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcareFree gymEnhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)Travel and bike loan schemesEmployee Assistance Programme

Life at AJ Bell

• Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties

Learning and development opportunities tailored to youCasual dress codeFriendly, supportive team environment

Our ways of 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 working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

Inclusion & diversity

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.

Agency information

This vacancy is being managed exclusively by our in-house Recruitment team. xxuwjjq We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates.