Booker
Security Analyst
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About the Role
At Booker, technology plays a vital role in keeping our business moving. As a Security Analyst, you'll help protect and maintain the systems that support our branches, ensuring they're secure, up to date and operating effectively.
This is a hands-on role within the Booker Technology Security team, working across a diverse technology estate that includes Linux servers, Android devices, point-of-sale systems and other branch technologies. If you're someone who enjoys working with Linux, Android and operational technology environments, this could be a great opportunity to develop your cyber security career.
You'll work closely with teams across Technology and Operations to improve security controls, manage vulnerabilities, support technical projects and help keep our systems protected. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to learn about security governance, compliance standards and industry best practices, including PCI DSS.
You will be responsible for
- Schedule and monitor security patching and software upgrades across branch systems.
- Review security scan results and support the remediation of vulnerabilities.
- Monitor software versions and ensure systems remain within supported lifecycles.
- Investigate and resolve issues affecting system security, stability and availability.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of security controls across the Booker estate.
- Maintain accurate asset inventories and technical documentation.
- Support security and technology projects, delivering agreed outcomes to time and quality expectations.
- Work collaboratively with technology, operational and supplier teams to support business needs.
- Follow change management, security and governance processes.
You will need
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting Linux-based systems.
- Experience working with Android devices, mobile technologies or endpoint management tools.
- An interest in cyber security and a desire to build your knowledge in the field.
- An understanding of core security concepts such as vulnerability management, endpoint security and access controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands.
- A proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
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It would be great if you also have
- Experience working in a retail, wholesale or operational technology environment.
- Exposure to POS systems, handheld devices, RF devices or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of mobile device management solutions.
- Awareness of security compliance or governance processes.
What you'll learn
- Security compliance frameworks, including PCI DSS.
- Security governance, risk management and audit processes.
- Vulnerability management and security operations practices.
- How security controls are implemented and managed across a large-scale retail technology estate.
You'll join a collaborative team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your cyber security expertise while working with Linux, Android and branch technologies at scale. We welcome people from different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
What's in it for you?
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, i.e. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
- A great holiday package
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About Us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.
We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com
Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
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