Senior Event IT Engineer

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious racing team is looking for a Senior Event IT Engineer to deliver top-level IT support across their race and operational environments. This role will ensure seamless operation during events and contribute to high-stakes IT project management. Candidates should possess extensive experience with IT issues and server management in fast-paced settings. Join a dynamic team that thrives on innovation and high performance!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

A pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to independently resolve IT issues in remote, high-pressure environments.
• Hands-on experience with configuring and troubleshooting servers, networks, and devices.
• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, SD-WAN networking, and virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Set up and support IT systems for events, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Manage logistics including freight coordination and scheduling for events.
• Lead IT projects related to trackside operations and support event turnarounds.

Skills

IT support

Network troubleshooting

Server configuration

Windows systems

Linux systems

VDI platforms

Event logistics management

User documentation

Job description

Behind every race-winning team is a world-class support network. Our business functions drive efficiency, innovation, and performance, ensuring success on and off the track. If you’re motivated, skilled, and ready to be part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Senior Event IT Engineer to provide expert 1st to 3rd line IT support and infrastructure services across our Track, Factory and Race Operations Rooms throughout the Formula 1 season.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering seamless event support, including pre-event preparation, live event coverage, post-event IT turnaround, sea freight coordination, and support for test and filming days.

Main responsibilities of the role:

• Set up, operate, and support IT systems for race, test events, and OPS rooms, ensuring high performance, availability, and reliability.
• Provide effective end-user support, resolving incidents promptly and maintaining accurate call logs to a high professional standard.
• Lead and contribute to IT projects related to trackside operations, race environments, and both RBR and RBPT OPS rooms.
• Manage event logistics, including air and sea freight coordination, packing, scheduling, and CARNET management.
• Liaise with third-party providers to coordinate installations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth delivery.
• Support IT security controls, produce user and support documentation, assist with event turnarounds, and attend operational meetings.

Essential attributes for success:

• Proven ability to independently resolve 1st to 3rd line IT issues in remote, high-pressure environments.
• Hands-on experience with configuring and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and end-user devices.
• Solid working knowledge of Windows (client and server), Linux systems, and VDI platforms.
• Familiar with LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN networking, as well as virtualisation and containerisation technologies.
• Comfortable supporting and maintaining hardware across laptops, PCs, and servers.

Keen to be part of the team that keeps everything ticking behind the scenes at Red Bull Racing? Join our Support Functions and you won’t just get a great role - you’ll enjoy some seriously good perks too including:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

Like the sound of it? Come be part of something exciting. Let’s make amazing things happen - together.

At Red Bull Technology Group, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We celebrate every success – together - and know that trust and collaboration are what drive us forward as one team.

We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive, no matter their background or identity.

Diversity fuels creativity, and inclusion unlocks potential. That’s why we actively foster a culture where you can bring your full self to work, feel you belong, and be part of something extraordinary.