Platform Engineer

Mercedes AMG Petronas; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus scheme

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 to own and optimize our VMware-based core infrastructure. You will ensure resilience, scalability and high performance across Windows and Linux environments, datacentres and hybrid platforms.

Key focus areas include vSAN, networking, automation, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable services and continuous improvement. This role requires onsite work at Brackley headquarters.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate hands-on experience in enterprise VMware environments.
• Experience with vSAN and VMware networking configurations.
• Strong Windows Server and Linux skills for hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of identity management systems (AD/Entra ID) and modern authentication.
• Ability to script and automate routine tasks to improve reliability.
• Understanding of datacentre environments, cabling, cooling and power.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain VMware and vSAN environments, including virtual networking and storage.
• Install, configure and support physical IT hardware in datacentres.
• Support and troubleshoot server workloads, VMs, clusters and services.
• Contribute to infrastructure security, resilience and business continuity.
• Enable self-service platforms and scalable solutions with teams across the business.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement to reduce manual tasks.
• Support out-of-hours escalations to maintain critical services.
• Collaborate across teams to align platform capabilities with delivery goals.
• Evolve infrastructure across on-premise and hybrid environments.

Skills

VMware expertise (vSphere/vCenter/ESXi

vSAN + networking

Windows Server & Linux

Identity management (AD/Entra ID)

Scripting & automation

Datacentre infrastructure

Stakeholder communication

Tools

VMware vSphere

vCenter

ESXi

vSAN

Job description

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

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

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.

Our riverside factory 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, on-site GP, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.

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, supported and able to fulfil their potential.