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# Information Security Engineer

- **Company:** Aj Bell
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £57,185.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, DevOps, Networking Basics, Security Information and Event Management, Patch Management
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5875137308

## About the Role

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

## Description

We're recruiting a Information Security Engineer to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reducing information security risks across Technology Services., * 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.


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