We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled IT Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on both support and project work. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing, maintaining, and optimising IT infrastructure systems, as well as driving key projects to improve and expand IT capabilities.
This role will require a proactive approach to troubleshooting and support, as well as the ability to manage and lead technical projects across multiple domains of IT, including core infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, security, and more. Any previous experience within the motorsport industry will be advantageous.
As a member of the IT Infrastructure Team, you will have the opportunity to design and implement various new solutions and technologies, as well as supporting and developing the existing physical, virtual and cloud estates.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Infrastructure Support:
- Provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting for IT infrastructure systems, including servers, networking hardware, virtualised environments, and cloud solutions.
- Monitor and maintain system performance, uptime, and security for all critical infrastructure.
2. Project Work & Implementation:
- Lead or assist in IT infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new technology integration through project timelines and resources for smooth implementation.
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance, and secure infrastructure solutions, while simultaneously offering expertise on the planning and designing to ensure best practices.
3. Infrastructure Strategy:
- Collaborate with IT leadership to define the long-term infrastructure strategy, including cloud adoption, hybrid solutions, and disaster recovery planning.
- Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure configurations and standards.
4. Security & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for infrastructure security and data protection.
- Regularly audit systems to ensure they meet security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in vulnerability assessments and the implementation of security patches and updates.
5. Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with other IT teams within RBT to ensure cohesive and efficient infrastructure solutions, while communicating any technical issues, project updates, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide technical support and mentoring to junior engineers and other team members.
Essential Competencies:
1. Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years in IT infrastructure engineering, including support and project management roles.
2. Technical Skills:
- Proficient in server administration (Windows and Linux), virtualisation (VMware, Linux KVM/OVIRT, CitrixXen), storage systems (HPE, NetApp, IBM, Pure), Microsoft Active Directory, and backup/disaster recovery solutions.
3. Project Management:
- Experienced in IT infrastructure project management from planning to delivery.
4. Security & Monitoring:
- Familiar with IT security protocols, best practices, and monitoring tools.
Preferred/Advantageous Qualifications:
- Experience with Citrix Desktop as a Service and motorsport-related systems and applications.
- Skilled with containerisation and orchestration tools, and familiar with LAN and WAN technologies.
Work Environment:
- On-site 5 days per week (08:30 - 17:30)
- Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required for project implementations or urgent issues.
- Escalation support during race weekends.
Now from us - what you can expect to receive in return:
We’re incredibly proud of all the talented people who work at Red Bull Technology Group, and we reward this talent and hard work with many benefits on top of a highly competitive salary.
Benefits include a bonus scheme, private healthcare, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension, on site gym, padel court and fitness classes, daily food allowance and much more.
