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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Active Directory, Group Policy.
* Azure - VMs and cloud services.
* Crowdstrike.
* Rapid 7.
* Apple Mac.
* SD-WAN.
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.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Performance related bonus.
* 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.
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