Information Security Architect

AJ Bell • TRAFFIC • Manchester, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £75,000 - £85,000 / * • 9h ago

To support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services (TS) in delivering AJ Bell's systems and services. This role is responsible for facilitating the secure delivery of AJ Bell's technology and business change. The Information Security Architect will play a lead role in designing and implementing security controls and processes. Key to this is assisting and supporting our colleagues in achieving their goals, but in a secure manner.

Technical Skills:

Demonstrable experience of implementing enterprise security platforms
Previous experience of delivering and maintaining of technical enterprise security solutions for (but not limited to) the following areas: End Point Protection, Cloud Security, Network Security, DevOps, Security Monitoring & Remediation is advantageous.
Knowledge of Secure Software Development Life Cycle best practices
Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques
Experience of security governance and compliance, ideally gained in financial services organisations
Demonstrable understanding of Information Security control standards and frameworks e.g. ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS
Awareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape
Deep understanding of Information Security solutions and controls
Experience of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous

Competence, knowledge, and skills

Competence

Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc.
5 years' experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e-commerce environment is preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Excellent communicator, able to translate complex topics to all areas of the business
Significant experience in the area of Information security
Strong knowledge of core IT and networking concepts
Well versed in IT security capabilities, framework and concepts
Strong ownership of tasks, attention to detail and following through to conclusion
Ability to challenge approach, strategy and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improved
Ability to work under own initiative to plan and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
Structured, self-starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast-paced environments
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to plan, organise and follow through on assigned tasks and complete with little or no prompting from management
Excellent attention to detail
Attained CISSP or similar certification

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2025 named a Great Place to Work.

At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.

Our perks and benefits:

Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6%
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual free share awards scheme
Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth
Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
Free on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Loans for travel season tickets
Death in service scheme
Paid time off for volunteer work
Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
Calendar of social events, including an annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
Parking at Exchange Quay (Subject to availability)
Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
Ongoing technical training
Professional qualification support
Talent development programmes
Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
Casual dress code
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 the month in the office. For new team members, the first 3 months will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

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