Information Security Engineer at AJ Bell · Manchester

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We’re recruiting a Information Security Engineer to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reducing information security risks across Technology Services.
This is a hands-on, technical engineering role where you’ll help design, build and continuously improve the security controls, platforms and infrastructure that protect AJ Bell and our customers. You’ll be at the forefront of how we evolve our security capability, making sure our tools, systems and integrations are not only secure, but scalable, automated and effective.
In many ways, you’ll be a builder of our security foundations, helping ensure we can detect, prevent and respond to threats at pace while enabling the business to move safely and confidently.
Key responsibilities
Design, delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise security solutions across endpoint, cloud, network, DevOps and security monitoring environments.
Design and implement secure infrastructure controls aligned to industry best practice, ensuring scalability, resilience and operational effectiveness.
Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and platforms, driving automation, integration and measurable value across the estate.
Adoption of new security technologies, ensuring smooth transition into operational support and long-term sustainability.
Oversee patch management across systems and hardware, ensuring effective coordination and risk reduction.
Support server hardening and secure configuration initiatives in collaboration with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams.
Provide security oversight across projects and change initiatives, ensuring security is embedded from design through to delivery.
Support audits, regulatory reviews and due diligence activities, ensuring evidence and controls are robust and well maintained.
Act as a key technical link between the CISO function and Infrastructure teams, ensuring alignment across security and operational delivery.
Contribute to continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management processes, helping to enhance maturity across the organisation.
About you
Technical expertise
Proven experience implementing enterprise security platforms
Strong knowledge of security risk management tools and techniques
Deep understanding of security solutions (e.g. SIEM, PAM, IGA, endpoint protection, email/web gateways)
Experience with firewall technologies (desirable)
Knowledge of cloud security standards and solutions (desirable)
Strong understanding of core IT and networking principles
Awareness of the evolving threat landscape
Skills and experience
Experience working within frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or similar
Significant experience in IT security
Financial services or e-commerce experience preferred
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end solutions
Effective communicator, able to work across technical and non-technical teams
CISSP (achieved or in progress) desirable
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 762,000customers trust us to manage more than £121.5billion 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 holidays
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 (subject to qualifying criteria)
Travel and bike loan schemes
Employee Assistance Programme
Life at AJ Bell
Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties
Learning and development opportunities tailored to you
Casual dress code
Friendly, 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. We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates.
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