Job Description We're recruiting a Senior Information Security Analyst to support the Chief Information Security Officer in protecting and enhancing the organisation's security posture across Technology Services. This is a hands-on, operational role focused on monitoring, analysing and responding to security threats, while driving continuous improvement across our security operations capability. You'll play a key role in incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management and ensuring effective use of our security tools and processes to reduce risk across the technology estate. Key responsibilities Monitor, triage and respond to security alerts and events, ensuring effective prioritisation based on risk and impact Act as a first responder for security incidents, including participation in on-call support Analyse security data and alerts to identify trends, risks and potential threats Act as an escalation point for information security queries from colleagues and service delivery teams Support and coordinate patch management activities, validating effectiveness through vulnerability scanning Oversee and operate key security technologies, including SIEM, email and web gateways, and endpoint protection tools Monitor external threat intelligence sources and assess relevance to the organisation Produce and report on security metrics, KPIs and operational performance Technical expertise Good understanding of information security principles, risk management and the threat landscape Experience of operating and monitoring security tooling, including SIEM, endpoint protection, and email/web security solutions Ability to proactively conduct threat hunting activities and develop or enhance detection analytics to improve identification of malicious activity Awareness of cloud security controls and standards Experience of managing enterprise systems, including Microsoft Active Directory, Windows and Linux Knowledge of network security technologies, including proxies, end point security tools and data loss prevention controls are highly advantageous Skills and experience Experience working within recognised information security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST) Proven experience in an information security role, preferably within financial services or e-commerce Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making Ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver through to completion Confident in providing challenge to improve security outcomes Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Well organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development (e.g. CISSP or equivalent) About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 644,000 customers trust us to manage more than £103.3 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 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 onsite 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 We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Job Description We're recruiting a Senior Information Security Analyst to support the Chief Information Security Officer in protecting and enhancing the organisation's security posture across Technology Services. This is a hands-on, operational role focused on monitoring, analysing and responding to security threats, while driving continuous improvement across our security operations capability. You'll play a key role in incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management and ensuring effective use of our security tools and processes to reduce risk across the technology estate. Key responsibilities Monitor, triage and respond to security alerts and events, ensuring effective prioritisation based on risk and impact Act as a first responder for security incidents, including participation in on-call support Analyse security data and alerts to identify trends, risks and potential threats Act as an escalation point for information security queries from colleagues and service delivery teams Support and coordinate patch management activities, validating effectiveness through vulnerability scanning Oversee and operate key security technologies, including SIEM, email and web gateways, and endpoint protection tools Monitor external threat intelligence sources and assess relevance to the organisation Produce and report on security metrics, KPIs and operational performance Technical expertise Good understanding of information security principles, risk management and the threat landscape Experience of operating and monitoring security tooling, including SIEM, endpoint protection, and email/web security solutions Ability to proactively conduct threat hunting activities and develop or enhance detection analytics to improve identification of malicious activity Awareness of cloud security controls and standards Experience of managing enterprise systems, including Microsoft Active Directory, Windows and Linux Knowledge of network security technologies, including proxies, end point security tools and data loss prevention controls are highly advantageous Skills and experience Experience working within recognised information security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST) Proven experience in an information security role, preferably within financial services or e-commerce Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making Ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver through to completion Confident in providing challenge to improve security outcomes Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Well organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development (e.g. CISSP or equivalent) About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 644,000 customers trust us to manage more than £103.3 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 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 onsite 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 We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Overview of the role Phoenix enables digital transformation in the workplace, empowering UK organisations to innovate and transform with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, data, AI, security, and collaboration tools. We are now very excited to grow that team further by hiring a Technical Consultant who specialises in Microsoft Cloud Security and more specifically in deploying solutions using Microsoft Purview. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of technical deliverables for customer projects. What will you be doing? Leading the design and implementation of related solutions for our customers. Assisting scoping and design workshops to understand customer challenges and propose solutions that meet their requirements. Writing pre and post-delivery documents including statements of works. Working closely with our project management team, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met. Diagnosing and fixing technical challenges for our customers. What are we looking for? The right person for this role will already be in a similar position and will have proven experience designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions. Key Skills & Experience Experience as a Senior Support Engineer or as a Technical Consultant or internal technical specialist. Microsoft Purview (DLP / Sensitivity Labels / Data Life Cycle Management / Data Governance strategy) Entra ID - Identity and Access Management (Hybrid Identities) Entra ID - Security (Conditional Access, PIM, IDP, RBAC, M365 CIS/NCSC Best practices) Competent in designing and implementing complex related technology solutions for customers. Competent in developing design documentation and technical deliverables. Bonus: Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps, Cloud) Microsoft Certifications Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate - SC-400/401 (Must have) Azure Security Administrator Associate - AZ-500 (Desirable) Identity and Access Administrator Associate - SC-300 (Desirable) Security Operations Analyst Associate - SC-200 (Desirable) Administrator Expert MS-102 (Desirable) BPSS Check All employees are required to undertake a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) check. This is a must have requirement and all offers of employment are conditional pending the passing of this check.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Overview of the role Phoenix enables digital transformation in the workplace, empowering UK organisations to innovate and transform with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, data, AI, security, and collaboration tools. We are now very excited to grow that team further by hiring a Technical Consultant who specialises in Microsoft Cloud Security and more specifically in deploying solutions using Microsoft Purview. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of technical deliverables for customer projects. What will you be doing? Leading the design and implementation of related solutions for our customers. Assisting scoping and design workshops to understand customer challenges and propose solutions that meet their requirements. Writing pre and post-delivery documents including statements of works. Working closely with our project management team, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met. Diagnosing and fixing technical challenges for our customers. What are we looking for? The right person for this role will already be in a similar position and will have proven experience designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions. Key Skills & Experience Experience as a Senior Support Engineer or as a Technical Consultant or internal technical specialist. Microsoft Purview (DLP / Sensitivity Labels / Data Life Cycle Management / Data Governance strategy) Entra ID - Identity and Access Management (Hybrid Identities) Entra ID - Security (Conditional Access, PIM, IDP, RBAC, M365 CIS/NCSC Best practices) Competent in designing and implementing complex related technology solutions for customers. Competent in developing design documentation and technical deliverables. Bonus: Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps, Cloud) Microsoft Certifications Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate - SC-400/401 (Must have) Azure Security Administrator Associate - AZ-500 (Desirable) Identity and Access Administrator Associate - SC-300 (Desirable) Security Operations Analyst Associate - SC-200 (Desirable) Administrator Expert MS-102 (Desirable) BPSS Check All employees are required to undertake a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) check. This is a must have requirement and all offers of employment are conditional pending the passing of this check.
Overview of the role Phoenix enables digital transformation in the workplace, empowering UK organisations to innovate and transform with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, data, AI, security, and collaboration tools. We are now very excited to grow that team further by hiring a Technical Consultant who specialises in Microsoft Cloud Security and more specifically in deploying solutions using Microsoft Purview. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of technical deliverables for customer projects. What will you be doing? Leading the design and implementation of related solutions for our customers. Assisting scoping and design workshops to understand customer challenges and propose solutions that meet their requirements. Writing pre and post-delivery documents including statements of works. Working closely with our project management team, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met. Diagnosing and fixing technical challenges for our customers. What are we looking for? The right person for this role will already be in a similar position and will have proven experience designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions. Key Skills & Experience Experience as a Senior Support Engineer or as a Technical Consultant or internal technical specialist. Microsoft Purview (DLP / Sensitivity Labels / Data Life Cycle Management / Data Governance strategy) Entra ID - Identity and Access Management (Hybrid Identities) Entra ID - Security (Conditional Access, PIM, IDP, RBAC, M365 CIS/NCSC Best practices) Competent in designing and implementing complex related technology solutions for customers. Competent in developing design documentation and technical deliverables. Bonus: Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps, Cloud) Microsoft Certifications Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate - SC-400/401 (Must have) Azure Security Administrator Associate - AZ-500 (Desirable) Identity and Access Administrator Associate - SC-300 (Desirable) Security Operations Analyst Associate - SC-200 (Desirable) Administrator Expert MS-102 (Desirable) BPSS Check All employees are required to undertake a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) check. This is a must have requirement and all offers of employment are conditional pending the passing of this check.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Overview of the role Phoenix enables digital transformation in the workplace, empowering UK organisations to innovate and transform with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, data, AI, security, and collaboration tools. We are now very excited to grow that team further by hiring a Technical Consultant who specialises in Microsoft Cloud Security and more specifically in deploying solutions using Microsoft Purview. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of technical deliverables for customer projects. What will you be doing? Leading the design and implementation of related solutions for our customers. Assisting scoping and design workshops to understand customer challenges and propose solutions that meet their requirements. Writing pre and post-delivery documents including statements of works. Working closely with our project management team, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met. Diagnosing and fixing technical challenges for our customers. What are we looking for? The right person for this role will already be in a similar position and will have proven experience designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions. Key Skills & Experience Experience as a Senior Support Engineer or as a Technical Consultant or internal technical specialist. Microsoft Purview (DLP / Sensitivity Labels / Data Life Cycle Management / Data Governance strategy) Entra ID - Identity and Access Management (Hybrid Identities) Entra ID - Security (Conditional Access, PIM, IDP, RBAC, M365 CIS/NCSC Best practices) Competent in designing and implementing complex related technology solutions for customers. Competent in developing design documentation and technical deliverables. Bonus: Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps, Cloud) Microsoft Certifications Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate - SC-400/401 (Must have) Azure Security Administrator Associate - AZ-500 (Desirable) Identity and Access Administrator Associate - SC-300 (Desirable) Security Operations Analyst Associate - SC-200 (Desirable) Administrator Expert MS-102 (Desirable) BPSS Check All employees are required to undertake a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) check. This is a must have requirement and all offers of employment are conditional pending the passing of this check.
Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst 60,000 - 70,000 Full Time / Permanent West Midlands / Hybrid (1-2 days a month in the office ideally) The Role I am looking for a driven and experienced Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst to join a large nationally recognised brand head quartered in the West Midlands. As a Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in protecting critical systems, assets, and people from cyber security threats. You'll be part of a world-class team, working at the forefront of threat detection and response. We are ideally looking for someone Midlands based who can be on site in Warwickshire 1-2 days a month on average. Responsibilities: Provide leadership and mentorship to Analysts and Senior Analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development. Drive the evolution and enhancement of the Cyber Security Incident Response function, ensuring the team consistently meets and exceeds key performance indicators. Lead investigations and remediation efforts for cyber security incidents and alerts across diverse sources, including network, endpoint, cloud environments, and threat intelligence feeds. Perform in-depth trend analysis to identify patterns and inform improvements in organisational controls and threat detection capabilities. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve documentation and reporting frameworks to support transparency, consistency, and strategic decision-making. Experience required: Previous experience in a similar Cyber Incident Response Analyst role, preferably in a senior or lead capacity. Strong experience in security monitoring across diverse systems and environments, including cloud and on-premises. Proven leadership in incident response within SOC settings. Deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape, attack vectors, and detection techniques. Proficient in cybersecurity tools, regulations, and compliance standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey technical insights to varied audiences. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst 60,000 - 70,000 Full Time / Permanent West Midlands / Hybrid (1-2 days a month in the office ideally) The Role I am looking for a driven and experienced Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst to join a large nationally recognised brand head quartered in the West Midlands. As a Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in protecting critical systems, assets, and people from cyber security threats. You'll be part of a world-class team, working at the forefront of threat detection and response. We are ideally looking for someone Midlands based who can be on site in Warwickshire 1-2 days a month on average. Responsibilities: Provide leadership and mentorship to Analysts and Senior Analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development. Drive the evolution and enhancement of the Cyber Security Incident Response function, ensuring the team consistently meets and exceeds key performance indicators. Lead investigations and remediation efforts for cyber security incidents and alerts across diverse sources, including network, endpoint, cloud environments, and threat intelligence feeds. Perform in-depth trend analysis to identify patterns and inform improvements in organisational controls and threat detection capabilities. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve documentation and reporting frameworks to support transparency, consistency, and strategic decision-making. Experience required: Previous experience in a similar Cyber Incident Response Analyst role, preferably in a senior or lead capacity. Strong experience in security monitoring across diverse systems and environments, including cloud and on-premises. Proven leadership in incident response within SOC settings. Deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape, attack vectors, and detection techniques. Proficient in cybersecurity tools, regulations, and compliance standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey technical insights to varied audiences. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
