Networks & Infrastructure Engineer - Media & Advertising

Hamilton Barnes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Broadcast IT & Network Engineer for a major live production facility in West London. You will own the IT and network infrastructure supporting broadcast operations, balancing high-pressure environment with strong security and network management.

The role covers LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, PKI, IDS, Windows/Mac/Linux systems, and documentation. You will work with production staff and vendors, ensuring reliable live output and robust network diagrams.

Qualifications

• Strong TCP/IP networking knowledge and routing in multi-VLAN environments.
• Hands-on firewall configuration experience and IT security practices.
• Microsoft server environment with AD, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Ability to perform well in high-pressure broadcast/production settings.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong documentation and audit trails.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, and configure LAN/WAN networks and VPNs for the facility.
• Implement and maintain firewalls, PKI, and intrusion detection systems.
• Manage TCP/IP networking with multi-VLANs and Layer 3 routing.
• Monitor network performance, apply patches, and carry out upgrades.
• Maintain IT security controls and firewall policies.
• Support Windows, Mac, and Linux-based desktops and servers.
• Create and maintain network diagrams and technical documentation.
• Escalate issues and liaise with vendors and stakeholders as required.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Multi-VLAN environments

Layer 3 routing

Firewall configuration

IT security practices

Documentation discipline

Clear communication

Tools

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Group Policy

Job description

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a world-leading provider of complex live broadcast facilities and production services, working with content owners, creators, and distributors across sport, media, news, and entertainment. A new company with a 30-year pedigree and around 500 people across the UK, Australia, USA, France, Germany, and Qatar, it is known for flawless execution, deep technical expertise, and a refusal to stand still.

Applications are open for a Broadcast IT & Network Engineer to take ownership of the IT and network infrastructure supporting live broadcasting operations at a major production and broadcast facility in West London. The ideal candidate will manage network infrastructure, security controls, and broadcast IT workflows in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment, in a role that sits between traditional IT support and pure cybersecurity.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, install, and configure LAN/WAN networks and VPNs across the broadcast facility
• Implement and maintain firewalls, PKI, and intrusion detection systems
• Manage TCP/IP networking infrastructure, multi-VLAN environments and Layer 3 routing
• Monitor network performance, apply patches, and carry out system upgrades
• Maintain and improve IT security controls and firewall policies
• Support Windows, Mac, and Linux-based desktop and server systems
• Develop and maintain workflows supporting broadcast IT operations
• Guide engineers, operators, and production staff through complex technical scenarios
• Plan and execute maintenance activities, balancing operational risk and minimising production impact
• Create and maintain accurate network diagrams and technical documentation
• Escalate issues and liaise with vendors and wider technical stakeholders as required
• TCP/IP, Multi-VLAN, Layer 3 Routing
• Firewall configuration and security policy management
• PKI, Intrusion Detection
• Microsoft Server (Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, SMB Shares)
• Windows, MacOS, Linux

Skills/Must Have:

• Strong TCP/IP networking knowledge, multi-VLAN environments and Layer 3 routing essential
• Hands-on firewall configuration experience and a solid understanding of IT security best practices
• Microsoft server environment experience, AD, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, and user permissions
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, broadcast or production environments
• Proactive mindset, you identify problems before they become incidents
• Strong documentation discipline, ticketing, change control, and audit trails matter here
• Calm, confident communicator, able to work with both technical teams and non-technical production staff
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership without constant oversight

Location & Working Pattern:

• Based in Shepherd's Bush, West London,office-based role
• Globally recognised media organisation, a well-known name and a unique working environment

Benefits:

• Broadcast IT is a niche, working in a live production environment keeps your skills sharp and your CV distinctive
• A global media brand with real scale and a high-profile facility
• Varied scope, networking, security, server infrastructure, and broadcast workflows all in one role
• High-stakes environment where your work directly supports live output, genuinely satisfying when it goes well
• A role that sits at the intersection of IT, network, and broadcast engineering, hard to find, worth having

Salary:

• £55,000 base salary