Staff Newsroom Security Engineer

Thenewyorktimes; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-matching 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thenewyorktimes is seeking a newsroom security engineer to enhance the newsroom's cybersecurity posture. You will evaluate existing tools, design new solutions, and lead projects that safeguard sensitive data, ensuring the efficient functioning of journalistic workflows.

This hybrid position based in New York City requires strong technical skills, experience with mobile malware, and knowledge of cloud environments. The role supports The New York Times’ mission to provide trusted journalism while managing security needs effectively.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technical security.
• Background with mobile threat detection tools.
• Experience in cloud environments such as AWS and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing cybersecurity tools used by the newsroom.
• Design security solutions for newsroom staff.
• Lead technical projects to enhance newsroom security.

Skills

Mobile malware experience

Device security expertise

Cloud environments (AWS, GCP)

Mobile threat detection knowledge

Cross-functionality skills

Long-term security roadmap development

Tools

SecureDrop

Job description

About the Role, Mission or Department Overview

The newsroom security engineer within Cybersecurity is a hands‑on contributor who researches unique engineering projects to support the security of The New York Times newsroom. As a member of the Cybersecurity department, you will manage complex projects end‑to‑end, drive technical security strategy for the newsroom, support measurable risk reduction, and collaborate across engineering, security operations, threat management, and education teams. This is a hybrid role based in New York City. You will report to the Director, Information Security.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing cybersecurity tools used by the newsroom, identify opportunities for improvement, and help shape the roadmap for developing and enhancing internal security solutions.
• Design security solutions that strengthen protections for newsroom staff while supporting efficient journalistic workflows.
• Lead technical projects to enhance and scale existing newsroom security tools and services.
• Partner with Information Security leadership to support and improve mobile security and digital forensics capabilities.
• Collaborate with newsroom staff to understand security needs, provide technical guidance on the use of security solutions.
• Work with security education, threat management, and other teams to develop threat models for a variety of newsroom roles and translate those insights into practical security recommendations and protections.
• Monitor new technologies, industry trends, and evolving threats, and incorporate relevant improvements into security strategies and solutions.
• Travel to domestic and international office locations and bureaus, approximately 20% of the time.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative work environment while supporting The New York Times’ commitment to journalistic independence and our mission to help people understand the world through trusted journalism.

This role may require limited on‑call hours. An on‑call schedule will be determined when you join, based on team size and other factors.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working on technical issues related to mobile malware, device security, data storage and providing technical solutions based on risk assessments.
• Background with mobile threat detection tools and investigating alerts related to mobile devices, especially Apple devices.
• Strong security that balance engineering requirements with operational newsroom needs.
• Experience working in cloud environments, including AWS and GCP.
• Experience with SecureDrop setup, technical support and threat modeling.
• Strong cross‑functionality, including being a consistent point of contact for high‑risk users and filling technical gaps between senior leadership and engineering.
• Experience developing long‑term security roadmaps and technical strategies rather than just executing tasks.
• Knowledge of securing sensitive data storage solutions, particularly for high‑risk assets.
• Real passion for The New York Times’s mission and dedication to be part of our innovation and growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with unique threat models, including but not limited to newsroom, media, executives, etc.
• Experience with imaging devices, such as phones, laptops, hard drives, etc.
• Experience building and maintaining secure workspaces or logically air‑gapped environments for handling sensitive materials.
• Experience providing technical support and risk assessments specifically for staff traveling to high‑risk environments.
• Ability to train other team members on specialized technical skills, such as forensics, to ensure team scalability.

Annual base pay range: $160,000 — $190,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available.

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email [e-mail]. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Job ID: REQ‑020266