IS Analyst - Workplace (Security)

Booker Group; Little Irchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in the UK is seeking an IS Analyst for Workplace Security to enhance system security and efficiency. Key responsibilities include implementing and improving security measures across Windows environments, monitoring security issues, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with Microsoft security tools, and the ability to prioritize effectively. This role offers the chance to make impactful contributions to business performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship‑building skills with business stakeholders.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical capability.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security measures across Windows environments.
• Monitor and report on security issues.
• Respond swiftly to incidents with thorough root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues across IS, IT suppliers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Troubleshooting and analytical skills

Relationship‑building skills

Time management

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoints

Ivanti UEM

Sophos

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows OS

Job description

As an IS Analyst for Workplace Security, you will play an essential role in delivering secure, stable, and efficient systems that support business performance, customer satisfaction, and cash profit. You’ll be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving security measures across Windows environments to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.

This role includes ensuring devices are patched, secure, and compliant; monitoring and reporting on security issues; and responding swiftly to incidents with thorough root cause analysis. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across IS, IT suppliers, Tesco Technology, and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and ensure seamless integration of security processes.

Health, Safety and Legal (Governance, Security and Controls)

• Follow change management procedures and maintain system security.
• Comply with company policies including financial, health and safety, and security standards.
• Resolve technical and procedural issues following agreed processes, escalating where needed.
• Ensure compliance with IT supplier contracts and licensing agreements.
• Champion diversity and inclusion so that everyone feels welcome and supported.

Customer Satisfaction

• Identify and address issues impacting system stability, availability, or functionality.
• Prioritise and resolve technical and procedural issues promptly.
• Specify system enhancements, log deficiencies, and support testing of delivered solutions.
• Help produce accurate and timely management information.
• Provide end-user training and guidance when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers to enhance service perception.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and maximise system asset utilisation.
• Support the delivery of system improvements and projects aligned with growth plans.
• Contribute to projects that enhance cash profit and customer satisfaction.
• Deliver approved projects on time and within agreed budgets.

Cash Profit

• Work effectively with suppliers and stakeholders to identify optimal solutions.
• Follow procedures for the efficient storage and reuse of IS equipment.

Key People You’ll Work With

• External IT suppliers
• Booker IT colleagues across systems
• Tesco Technology teams
• IT Service Desk

Resources You’ll Be Responsible For

• Administration of asset management and security systems
• Management of project development budgets
• Monitoring system KPIs
• Producing management information reports
• Supporting delivery of the asset management system roadmap

Skills

• A desire to learn, improve, and contribute to progress.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with business stakeholders.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical capability.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience

• Good understanding of Microsoft Defender for Endpoints, Ivanti UEM, Sophos, Microsoft Office Suite, and Windows OS.
• Knowledge of wholesale industry business processes (desirable).
• Technical project management skills.
• Service management experience.
• A track record of consistent results delivery.