Network Engineer

McLaren Racing; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A performance automotive company in Old Woking is looking for a Network Engineer to manage its network infrastructure. The role involves designing and implementing network systems, ensuring security and performance. Ideal candidates will have expertise in cloud platforms and Infrastructure as Code, along with a proactive attitude toward scalability and reliability. Competitive benefits are offered, including a generous holiday policy and career development programs.

Benefits

Structured career development framework

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cloud-native infrastructure and service reliability.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC2).
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure security principles (IAM, encryption).

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and install network devices and services.
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Implement and maintain network security measures.

Skills

Cloud-native infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

CI/CD pipelines (Git, Argo)

Containerisation (Docker)

Orchestration (Kubernetes)

Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Job description

The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of McLaren Automotive's network infrastructure. This role ensures the high availability, security, and optimal performance of all network systems, supporting critical business operations and connectivity for all users. The Network Engineer will play a key role in developing and executing network strategies, contributing to the overall stability and scalability of our IT environment.

What You'll Do

Network Design and Implementation

• Design, configure, and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, wireless access points).
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Participate in the planning and execution of network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.

Network Maintenance and Operations

• Monitor network performance and availability, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Perform regular network device backups, software upgrades, and patch management.
• Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems, utilizing diagnostic tools and collaborating with other IT teams.
• Manage and optimize network services such as DNS, DHCP, and NTP.

Network Security

• Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security appliances.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Collaboration and Support

• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and other IT staff regarding network connectivity issues.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure network requirements are met for new applications and initiatives.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours network support.

Documentation and Reporting

• Choose an item. cars.mclaren.com Version 1.0 - Create and maintain accurate network diagrams, inventory, and configuration documentation.
• Generate reports on network performance, availability, and security metrics.
• Document troubleshooting steps and resolutions for future reference.

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of cloud-native infrastructure and service reliability within a fast-paced technology organisation.
• Familiarity with compliance and governance frameworks relevant to cloud operations (e.g., ISO, SOC2).
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure beneficial).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Deep knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git, Argo), containerisation (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Strong grasp of infrastructure security principles (IAM, encryption, segmentation).
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to reliability and scalability.
• Influential mentor and collaborator across engineering disciplines.
• Resilient under pressure, with strong incident management and problem-solving skills.
• Advocates for automation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

What We'll Do for You

No restraints. No limitations. We don't simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath‑taking performance road cars. It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.

We offer a wide‑ranging benefits package, which includes:

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice