Security Analyst

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, ie. 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

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.

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.