Systems Administrator

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Dental Care

Grand Prix paddock passes

Maternity/paternity leave

Staff shuttle

Healthy snacks

Canteen at Biggin Hill

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Training & development

Merchandise discounts

Experiences discounts

Perkbox access

Job summary

Formula 1 is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the IT Systems team at Biggin Hill. You will manage physical and virtual server infrastructure, build documentation, and drive improvements across on-site, cloud, and event environments.

The role requires flexibility with hours and travel to partner sites and events. Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft 365/Azure AD experience, Power Apps/Automate, IAM, SQL, and virtualization skills, plus a proactive, collaborative mindset and

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite and Azure Active Directory.
• Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio; design and implement.
• Understanding of SAML, SSO, PAM, IAM, Entra ID; SQL databases knowledge.
• Strong grasp of Microsoft Server, Linux and Mac OS systems; virtualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade, install and maintain server infrastructure across on-site and cloud.
• Create and maintain IT system documentation; support change management.
• Drive IT innovations and manage projects from concept to delivery.
• Provide training and escalate issues; ensure incident management is followed.
• Maintain security measures and perform security tests; ensure system integrity.
• Ensure backups, disaster recovery plans and high uptime across sites and events.
• Support users and act as escalation point; travel to business sites as needed.
• Monitor performance and document root cause analyses with problem management.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Suite

Azure Active Directory

Power Apps & Power Automate

SAML & SSO

IAM / Entra ID

SQL databases

Linux / Mac OS

Microsoft Server

Customer service & teamwork

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Degree in IT or related subject

Industry certifications

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Nutanix

Azure Logic Apps

Active Roles

Job description

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Systems Administrator to join our IT department. Reporting into our IT Systems Manager, this role will ensure Formula 1’s IT Systems are correctly commissioned, maintained and operated so that it continues to meet Formula 1’s on-going Business and Production objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Upgrading, installing and maintaining our physical and virtual server infrastructure
• Creating and maintaining documents for IT systems and assist building on the documentation process within the department
• Drive innovation in IT, reviewing current technology offerings and identifying improvements within department responsibilities
• Manage projects through lifecycle, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders engaged throughout
• Implementing new solutions and providing training to other technology teams including full documentation and walkthroughs
• Make appropriate changes and additions to the IT Systems infrastructure within Change management processes and SOX controls
• Respond in a flexible and adaptive to supporting business requirements, when ad hoc requests are made
• Monitoring system performance to ensure maximum uptime and maintain the IT Systems for the IT Infrastructure department across fixed sites, cloud and at Grand Prix events
• Manage and comply with backup and disaster recovery plans for the IT Systems
• Troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software issues from a helpdesk and ensuring these are managed though our incident management processes
• Implementing security measures, performing security tests and ensure system integrity to maintain a secure IT operating environment for the business
• Produce root cause analysis reports in case of failures and issues and work alongside problem management processes
• Provide user support as necessary within the organisation, and act as point of escalation for other technology teams
• Be available to work on IT systems outside of usual ‘Business Hours’, both planned and unplanned
• Travel when required to Formula 1’s business sites and partners premises
• Keep abreast of developments in the IT Industry and consider proactively how these may be incorporated into the IT Systems Infrastructure

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities

• Proficient communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and confidently
• Highly motivated and well-structured in managing tasks
• Positive, adaptable, and flexible when faced with challenges
• Proactive, with a solution-oriented mindset

Experience

Prior to the role it would be essential that you have:

• Essential Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite and Azure Active Directory
• Experience supporting and Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot Studio including designing, coding and implementing
• Understanding of SAML, SSO, PAM, IAM, Active Roles, AD and Entra ID.
• Knowledge supporting and managing SQL databases.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Server, Linux and Mac OS systems
• Knowledge and supporting Azure Logic Apps
• Operational knowledge of a wide range of device management tools
• Experience with Virtualisation and Cloud based solutions such as VMWare, Hyper-V, Nutanix
• Good customer service, communication and team working skills

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Experience working in a global organisation across different time zones.
• Experience working within the sports / entertainments industries and working with major events.

Qualifications

You will need to have current UK driving license in this role. Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:

• Degree, HND/C in IT related Subject or Industry recognized
• Certifications in relevant subject categories

Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?

From this position, your next step could be into the role of Senior Systems Administrator

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more

Division:

Corporate