Network Engineer
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
Our Core Technology Team are looking for a Network Engineer with the passion and drive to work across a broad spectrum of technologies.
You will collaborate closely with a skilled, forward-thinking team to simplify and improve the platforms and services that support our growing tech landscape.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever evolving digital environment and who is excited by the opportunity to deliver innovation solutions across a diverse technology portfolio.
Key Accountabilities:
Implementation, support, and maintenance of a broad range of infrastructures including Core, Datacentre, and Campus Networks, Firewalls, WAN, VPN, and WiFi, owning the current and future state to provide secure, high performing, scalable services to the business.
Support and troubleshooting of interconnected systems that depend on network capabilities
Identifying opportunities to provide continuous service improvement and enhanced customer experience.
Ownership of essential network services including DNS, DHCP, Domains, Certificates, and Authentication.
Structured Cabling design and support.
Security, system protection and continuity (backup/restore/DR)
Gathering requirements and implementing new network projects from concept to execution
Providing escalation support and knowledge sharing across IT and the wider organisation
Driving efficiency by automating tasks and enabling smarter ways of working.
Technical Skills and Experience
Strong experience implementing and managing enterprise networking, including full network replacements.
Familiarity of EVPN Fabric, Campus Networks, WiFi, SD-WAN technologies.
Advanced knowledge of Cisco and/or HPE Aruba network technologies.
Expertise in next generation firewalls, load balancing and security platforms.
Experience with converged infrastructure interconnectivity.
Understanding of SDN and cloud connectivity
Experience of network storage protocols.
Experience of network management and monitoring tools.
Ideally, experience with multi-tenant / customer models of providing shared services.
Familiarity with CLI-based workflows is beneficial
Vendor certifications (e.g. Cisco, HPE Aruba) are advantageous
Profile:
You will bring a broad and adaptable skillset, combining technical capability with a proactive mindset and attention to detail. You are curious, enthusiastic and confident in taking ownership of both current and future platforms.
You will be comfortable analysing complex problems, even beyond your existing skillset and will thrive in a fast paced, change-driven environment.
Strong communication skills and a high standard of quality in delivery are essential, along with the ability to work within ITIL frameworks.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
The role is hybrid, three days onsite with travel to events and meetings required as part of project delivery.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
