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Network & Security Engineer, GUARDIAN NEWS AND MEDIA

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5 months ago
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Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We’re now looking for a Network & Security Engineer to join the wider IT infrastructure team, made up of collaborative engineers who implement, innovate and support the range of infrastructure solutions which underpin our internal IT services.

In this role you will be responsible for effective security, design, provision, configuration, availability and maintenance of the Guardian News & Media (GNM) network infrastructure, working in a team of engineers.

About the Role:

  • As part of a team of 4 engineers, you will be responsible for the stability and availability of the network infrastructure, including network security, monitoring and reporting, failover test and disaster recovery procedures.
  • You’ll implement best practice for all network configurations, including firewall configurations.
  • You’ll troubleshoot technical issues across varied technologies, taking ownership of issues and seeing them through to resolution. You’ll work with internal stakeholders and third parties to resolve escalated technical problems and requests.
  • Collaborate with the wider infrastructure team on projects, proactively sharing knowledge with your peers through design, support and incident management documentation.
  • You’ll help to translate complex networking technologies, design and issues to those with less technical or networking knowledge.
  • You’ll stay up to date on emerging technologies and industry trends within network infrastructure and engineering.

About You:

  • Demonstrated experience within network infrastructure as an engineer, including routing, switching, LAN, Cisco wireless technologies, firewalls, testing and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Cisco certified Network Professional (CCNP) qualification.
  • Experience with cloud implementation.
  • Proactive and able to work independently, eager to learn new technologies and develop your skillset.
  • Enjoys team collaboration and project work, keen to contribute as part of the wider Infrastructure team.

This role includes out of hours cover which is managed on a rota basis and shared between the Network & Security Engineering team. Engineers will be paid an additional monthly allowance for out of hours cover.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications isThursday 17th April 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits and Policies at the Guardian:

You’ll have30 daysof annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase anadditional 5 days.Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing:

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing, including coaching sessions. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning & Development:

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

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