Job Description

Job Role - Infrastructure and Security Specialist

MKM operates throughout the UK with 135+ branches and a central support function based in Hull.

The IT Team provide systems and support to the business, with a large PC / Microsoft estate and associated software, applications, servers, cloud systems, telecommunications, corporate network and ERP system.

Due to the continuing expansion of MKM, we're looking for a proactive and versatile IT professional to join our team to work across infrastructure and security.

Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager and working closely with the Security Lead, the role will involve both helping to develop and maintain existing infrastructure and being involved in all aspects of our security posture - monitoring, managing and working to improve, both in terms of technical defences and governance.

The Role

To work as an integral part of the infrastructure team to monitor, manage, deploy and maintain systems across a wide range of systems (see Technologies)

Help to develop, test and document existing and new systems and processes

Act as a point of help and assistance for members of the wider team, owning escalated issues to resolution

Monitor, analyse and investigate security alerts and concerns

Actively maintain an awareness of current cyber security threats and be able to develop and deploy risk-based solutions

Prepare and present regular security reports, auditing and training

Work to enhancing the current security posture, recommending and implementing security measures, processes and tools along with applying governance and guidance to other departments

Embed a 'security first' approach within the infrastructure team, wider IT teams and the business as a whole

Key Skills

Excellent oral and written communicator, able to talk to technical and non-technical colleagues alike

Strong analytical, problem solving and process analysis skills

Adaptable and flexible with a self-learning, self-driven attitude

Have a good understanding of IT principles, networking, servers and clouds environments and be able to demonstrate several years' experience working in a relevant support/infrastructure environment

Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of security principles, practise and governance (cyber defences, scanning, remediation, monitoring, user access control, governance etc)

Be able to self-manage projects and priorities in a busy environment

Strong team player, able to influence and assist colleagues across the business

Desirable

Experience within the builders' merchant sector or other similar scale trade

Hold or be working towards a qualification in cyber security

Knowledge of non-Microsoft systems, e.g. management of Apple Mac, mobile devices, Linux, Google Cloud

Technologies

MS Office / 365 - Entra ID, Teams, Sharepoint, Intune

Active Directory, Group Policy

Azure - VMs and cloud services

Windows desktop

Crowdstrike

Rapid 7

Apple Mac

SD-WAN

Avaya Cloud Office

Benefits

A competitive pay package.

Generous discretionary bonus scheme.

People orientated culture.

Substantial Employee Discount

Training and development opportunities.

Holiday scheme which rewards length of service.

Perkbox discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Performance related bonus

Financial Planning Support

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Enhanced Maternity

Enhanced Paternity

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Support

MKM is the leading independent builders' merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 135 branches and over 3200 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the 'MKM family' for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Financial planning services Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have experience in a similar role? Do you have strong analytical and problem solving ability? Do you have a good understanding of IT principles, networking, servers and Clouds environments?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person