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 include Competitive salary package, performance related bonus, Substantial employee discount, Contributory pension scheme, perkbox discounts, financial planning support, holiday accrual on length of service, free parking, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity pay, mental health support and employee assistance program.

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!

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]