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We're now looking for a Platforms & Storage Team Lead to manage the Infrastructure Platforms & Storage team and provide technical support for day to day operational activities.

About the Role

• Manage a technical team of 5 Infrastructure Platforms & Storage Engineers/Senior Engineers, as direct reports.
• Responsible for effective security, design, provision, configuration, availability and maintenance of infrastructure platforms (hybrid: cloud and on-premise), including NetApp ONTAP and AWS
• Ensure the operation of the platforms and storage infrastructure meets the daily needs of the business and is supported by internal and third-party suppliers 24/7 or as required
• Provide an escalation point for high severity problems and action their resolution
• Work with IT Infrastructure Manager and Network Team Lead in managing the portfolio of technical platforms and storage work, to meet GNM and Enterprise Technology strategic aims
• Overseeing and planning key projects, providing strategic context and direction to the sub-team; driving projects forward and providing reporting on progress
• Ensure appropriate processes and documentation are in place across technical design, support, failover testing, backup and recovery and incident response

About You

• Experience of leading technical teams
• Experience of manager and driving technical projects to completion
• Experience of enterprise-level platforms and storage design, implementation, and management
• Thorough knowledge and experience in maintaining and implementing technology operations, including key infrastructure platforms and storage technologies in a hybrid environment.
• Knowledge of Prince2 or similar project methodology
• Understanding of the fundamentals of network technologies in a hybrid cloud/on-premise environment
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills
• Proven documentation skills

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.

We adopt a hybrid working approach - 2/3 days in the office per week.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV.

Applications close on the 12th May 2024.

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 the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Alice on alice.connor@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Culture & 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 offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

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.

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.

Additional Benefits & Policies

We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. 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 life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay 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.