Enterprise Network Engineer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula 1 racing team located in Northampton is seeking an Enterprise Network Engineer to support their mission-critical network systems. The role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining secure infrastructure across factory and trackside environments. Ideal candidates should have deep Cisco expertise and proven experience in high-pressure environments, with a strong understanding of routing, firewalls, and cybersecurity principles. This position offers unique challenges during race weekends and opportunities for career development within an innovative team.

Benefits

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise-level Cisco networking in high-pressure environments.
• Strong knowledge of routing/switching, firewalls, VLANs, QoS, and Cisco ISE/DNA Center.
• Experience with wireless deployments in high-density/temporary environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure and firewalls.
• Monitor and optimize network performance for critical systems.
• Collaborate with vehicle performance and IT teams to ensure data pipelines are functioning.

Skills

Cisco networking

Problem-solving under pressure

Routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles

Experience with network monitoring tools

Education

Cisco CCNP or higher

Tools

Cisco Meraki

SolarWinds

Python

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Enterprise Network Engineer with deep Cisco expertise to support and develop our mission-critical network systems across both our high-performance factory and fast-paced trackside environments. You will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, resilient, and high-bandwidth infrastructure essential to real-time data transmission and operations during race weekends. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend advanced enterprise networking with the thrill of F1® - supporting both the long-term technical evolution at the factory and the immediate operational needs of the race team on location.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs, and Wi-Fi across factory departments
• Monitor and optimize network performance for our Core Infrastructure, Campus Environments, R&D systems, simulator environments, wind tunnel connectivity, and CAD/PLM systems
• Ensure uptime and high-speed data connectivity between departments (design, aero, manufacturing, etc.)
• Work with security teams to implement and maintain robust cybersecurity policies and compliance
• Participate in network design and refresh projects, implementing Cisco best practices and technologies (Catalyst, Nexus, ISE, DNA Center)
• Ensure low-latency, secure data transmission between the car, trackside systems, and the factory for real-time telemetry and strategic decision-making
• Respond to operational issues swiftly under pressure, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption during critical sessions (practice, qualifying, race)
• Collaborate with vehicle performance, strategy, and IT teams to ensure all data pipelines are functioning to spec
  Driven by high performance

What do you need to bring to the team?

• Proven experience in enterprise-level Cisco networking, ideally in high-pressure environments (Cisco CCNP or higher preferred)
• Strong knowledge of routing/switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), firewalls (ASA, Firepower, Palo Alto), VLANs, QoS, and Cisco ISE/DNA Center
• Experience with wireless deployments (Cisco Meraki or equivalent) in high-density/temporary environments
• Ability to build and manage secure VPN tunnels and site-to-site connections globally
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat management, and network segmentation
• Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, NetFlow) and scripting (Python, Ansible) is advantageous
• Strong problem-solving skills under pressure, especially during live events
• Willingness to travel internationally and work weekends during The F1® season, Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.
  The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1®, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.

We're building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead. The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence-on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.