Test IT Infrastructure Engineer

Jaguar TCS Racing; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Holiday Buy

Childcare Benefits

On-site Gym

National Membership Discounts

Job summary

Jaguar TCS Racing is seeking a Test IT Infrastructure Engineer to join the UK-based team. You will own and maintain the day-to-day IT infrastructure, ensuring continuity across R&D, HIL, DIL, cloud and data processing, and supporting race-day hardware during events.

Deliver robust on-premise and remote networking and server environments, implement patches, maintain security and DR plans, and drive continuous improvement to maximise reliability on and off the track.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience integrating hybrid-cloud solutions.
• Experience with vSphere virtualization.
• Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage and RAID configurations.
• Friendly and approachable disposition.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day continuity of infrastructure services across factory operations (R&D, HIL, DIL, Cloud, Data Processing).
• Coordinate IT hardware movements during test events.
• Support IT operations at track tests across UK & EU.
• Monitor health and performance of servers, storage, and networking.
• Provide day-to-day support for on-premise compute, AD, Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Manage on-premise and remote networking (Cisco, Palo-Alto, SD-WAN).
• Perform routine updates, patches, and firmware upgrades on Cisco, Palo-Alto, Dell infrastructure.
• Maintain documentation including configurations and DR plans.
• Provide advanced technical support for server and network issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Networking concepts

Hybrid-cloud

vSphere virtualization

Dell VxRail

Cisco IOS

Cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Palo Alto networks

Motorsport environment

Storage (SAN/NAS)

Friendly disposition

Job description

Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. With a rich heritage in racing and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, Jaguar TCS Racing combines passion, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to compete at the highest levels of motorsport.

An opportunity has arisen for a Test IT Infrastructure Engineer to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About the role

We are looking for a self-driven Infrastructure Engineer with proven experience to join the Jaguar TCS Racing team. As a Test Infrastructure Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring continuity of systems whilst helping deliver new technologies and infrastructure to help ensure success on track.

What you will do

• Help to ensure day-to-day continuity of infrastructure services at the factory across R&D, HIL, DIL, Cloud and Data Processing operations.
• Take ownership of and coordinate IT hardware movements during test events.
• Support IT operations in-person at track test events across the UK & EU.
• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of servers, storage, and connected infrastructure.
• Provide day to day support for our on-premise compute estate, including Active Directory, Linux and Windows Server operating systems with the focus to maintain robust and scalable solutions.
• Provide day to day support for our on-premise and remote networking estate, including Cisco switches, Palo-alto firewalls and SD-WAN environments.
• Perform routine system updates, patches, and firmware upgrades on Cisco, Palo-Alto and Dell Infrastructure.
• Assist with turnaround of race hardware and pit equipment between seasons.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including server configurations, firewall processes, and disaster recovery plans.
• Provide advanced technical support for server and network-related issues.
• Strive to bring continuous improvement and introduce new technology to the team.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus etc.), internal security and compliance policies.
• Ensure compliance with wider company policy and governance.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to server infrastructure, security and networking.

About you

• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols – Essential
• Experience integrating hybrid-cloud solutions – Essential
• Experience with vSphere virtualisation and hypervisor - Essential
• Experience with hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), specifically Dell VxRail – Desirable
• Proven experience with Cisco IOS – Desirable
• Baseline knowledge of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure and GCP) - Desirable
• Knowledge of Palo-Alto networks and cloud-management (Strata-Cloud) – Desirable
• Experience working within a fast-paced motorsport environment - Desirable
• Knowledge across storage technologies (SAN, NAS) and RAID configurations - Desirable
• A friendly and approached disposition – Essential

What is in it for you?

Our UK benefits include:

• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.