Japanese Speaking IT Trackside Technical Specialist

Aston Martin F1; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization seeks a Japanese speaking IT Trackside Technical Specialist in Silverstone. This role focuses on supporting IT infrastructure during events, ensuring reliable operations, and optimising network performance. Candidates should have extensive IT platform experience and deep networking knowledge. This position offers competitive benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive package including discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension plan

State-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus

Qualifications

• Significant experience with enterprise IT platforms.
• Deep networking and security expertise, especially LAN/WAN.
• Strong troubleshooting and optimisation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of trackside IT infrastructure.
• Ensure reliable operation of IT trackside systems.
• Act as deputy to the IT Trackside Technical Lead.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency

English language proficiency

Enterprise IT platform experience

Deep networking and security expertise

Strong troubleshooting skills

Education

Formal certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSE)

Tools

VMware

Windows Server/Client

Active Directory

Cisco technologies

Cloud technologies (Azure, Office 365)

Job description

We are seeking a Japanese speaking IT Trackside Technical Specialist to join our growing IT Department here in Silverstone!

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of trackside IT infrastructure, with emphasis on network and firewall architecture.
• Ensure reliable operation of IT trackside systems, managing patching, monitoring, and maintenance to avoid disruption during events.
• Act as deputy to the IT Trackside Technical Lead, sharing technical knowledge across the wider team in a clear and accessible way.
• Provide escalation support for advanced networking issues, working closely with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain and improve monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and network performance tools.
• Manage lifecycle processes for IT assets including hardware, software, licenses, and warranties.
• Identify and implement opportunities for network optimisation, automation, and virtualisation at trackside.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives by evaluating and improving the ecological impact of IT operations.
• Ensure alignment between factory and trackside systems for consistent and reliable processes.
• Use Japanese and English language skills to liaise with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring clear technical communication.
• Support high‑pressure live‑event environments, delivering resilient and performant infrastructure at every race.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with enterprise IT platforms (VMware, Windows Server/Client, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, SAN/Storage – NetApp preferred).
• Deep networking and security expertise, covering LAN/WAN, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and firewall technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or equivalent).
• Formal certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSE) are highly desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting and optimisation experience in time‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and methodologies.
• Motorsport IT experience is advantageous, particularly with telemetry systems, intercoms.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure, Office 365, Linux, Kubernetes is desirable.
• Fluency in Japanese and English (written and spoken), with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive package including a discretionary bonus scheme and private healthcare.
• Pension plan, life assurance, and TEDSgroup childcare benefits.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus – on‑site gym, fitness, spin, and yoga classes, bistro café, and restaurant.

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation.