Platform Engineer

Motorsport Network, LLC; Brackley; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus scheme

Mercedes car lease scheme

Private medical cover

On-site GP

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is seeking an IT Platform Engineer for its Brackley HQ to own and develop core IT infrastructure. You will manage VMware, vSAN, and related networking, ensuring resilient, scalable platforms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver improvements across on-prem and hybrid environments.

The role is onsite at Brackley, requires deep hands-on virtualization expertise, and offers a competitive package with a strong bonus scheme and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) and vSAN in an enterprise environment.
• Understanding of VMware networking, including distributed switches, port groups and VLANs.
• Knowledge of storage solutions (shared, hyperconverged, JBOD, S3-compatible) and related infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Windows server platforms, with working knowledge of Linux.
• Identity management experience (Active Directory, Entra ID) including modern authentication.
• Experience with scripting and automation to streamline operational tasks.
• Understanding of datacentre environments, including cabling, cooling and power.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across the business, translating technical detail clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, delivering high technical standards.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain VMware and vSAN environment, including virtual networking and datacentres.
• Install, configure and support physical IT hardware in datacentre environments.
• Support and troubleshoot server workloads, VMs, clusters and services.
• Contribute to infrastructure security, resilience and business continuity.
• Enable self-service platforms and scalable solutions across teams.
• Drive automation to reduce manual processes and increase efficiency.
• Support out-of-hours escalations to maintain business-critical services.
• Act as a point of contact across teams for platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evolve infrastructure across on-prem and hybrid environments.

Skills

VMware vSphere

vCenter/ESXi

VMware networking

Storage solutions

Windows Server

Linux knowledge

Identity management

Active Directory

Entra ID

Scripting & automation

Datacentre operations

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Multi-workstream management

Tools

VMware vSAN

Job description

The Role - Brackley, United Kingdom

We have an exciting opportunity in our Enterprise Technology Team for an IT Platform Engineer.

This role will be central to delivering and supporting the core IT infrastructure that underpins the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Working across the Enterprise Technology function and wider business, you will help ensure our platforms are resilient, scalable and consistently performing at the highest level.

The successful candidate will be passionate about technology and infrastructure, bringing a proactive and solutions-focused mindset. You will bring deep hands‑on expertise in VMware virtualisation and datacentre infrastructure, balancing stability and control with the pace and demands of a world‑leading sports team. This is a VMware-focused role and strong hands‑on VM exeperience, including vSan and VMware networking is essential.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to enable the successful delivery of projects, while owning the day‑to‑day performance, reliability and continuous improvement of core platforms and services.

Please note this role requires you to be onsite at our Headquarters in Brackley.

Key Responsibilities

Be a key contributor within a collaborative, high‑performing technology team focused on delivering clear objectives:

• Own and maintain our VMware and vSAN environment, including virtual networking, alongside wider infrastructure including datacentres, storage and backup across Windows and Linux environments
• Install, configure and support physical IT hardware within datacentre environments, working closely with site facilities
• Support and troubleshoot server workloads, virtual machines, clusters and services
• Contribute to infrastructure security, resilience and business continuity alongside security teams
• Enable and support self‑service platforms, working with teams across the business to deliver scalable solutions
• Drive automation and continuous improvement to reduce manual processes and increase efficiency
• Support out‑of‑hours escalations where required to maintain business‑critical service
• Act as a key point of contact across teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on platform capabilities and delivery
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify opportunities to evolve and improve infrastructure across both on‑premise and hybrid environments

About You

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with VMware (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) and vSAN in an enterprise environment. Understanding of VMware networking, including distributed switches, port groups and VLANs
• Knowledge of storage solutions (shared, hyperconverged, JBOD, S3-compatible) and associated infrastructure
• Experience supporting Windows server platforms, with working knowledge of Linux
• Knowledge of identity management (Active Directory, Entra ID), including modern authentication method
• Experience with scripting and automation to streamline operational tasks
• Understanding of datacentre environments, including cabling, cooling and power
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across the business, translating technical detail clearly
• Strong attention to detail, consistently delivering to high technical standards
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with changing priorities
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple workstreams effectively

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

Its the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether youre leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

Were setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.

Give all. Gain more.

Our riverside factory is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on‑site gym and exercise studio, subsidisedrestaurantand 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, on‑site GP, lifeassuranceand 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family‑friendly environment and employee well‑being programmes.

Benefits:

Why us:

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training,werebuilding a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supportedand able to fulfil their potential.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.