Network Engineer à Grande-Bretagne

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 are now looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Group Technology & Data team. In this role you will establish and drive the security engineering strategy & capability within the Information Security (‘InfoSec’) team, with responsibility to assure adequate security across our estate.

Reporting to the Infosec Engineering Lead, you will identify gaps in security, identify root causes, work with stakeholders to remediate software and hardware issues, document processes and procedures, ensure adequate security and work to maintain the Guardian News & Media’s (GNM) secure IT infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to work in a cross-functional and collaborative environment, translating complex and technical security concepts into easily understandable context for stakeholders at all levels.

• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain GNM’s security infrastructure, software, and hardware, documenting security processes and procedures, developing GNM’s knowledge base.
• Define and integrate information security requirements into systems and processes, identify and implement security controls and test their effectiveness.
• Monitor systems for irregular behavior and develop incident response and security measures for protection.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify security gaps, develop risk management plans, and collaborate with GRC to treat risks.
• Report findings, make recommendations and translate complex technical issues for stakeholders.
• Increase visibility, business process understanding and document security context across all business areas.

• Demonstrable experience in cyber security engineering with a strong track record of defining best practices and execution, including information security risk management.
• Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively as required, partnering with colleagues across the business (infrastructure; development; editorial)
• Able to translate complex and technical security concepts into easily understandable context
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills.
• High degree of initiative, proactive with excellent problem solving skills

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

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.

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 is Monday 6th October 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 anna.vipers@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Youll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 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.

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. 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.

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.