IT Network Engineer

The company:

Williams is one of the world’s leading Formula 1 teams. It exists purely to race in the top echelon of motor racing, where it has been winning Grands Prix for more than three decades. The Williams name has been synonymous with top-level motorsport since the 1960s.

The position:

We are looking to recruit an IT Network Engineer to design, implement and manage Williams network infrastructure and ensure a smooth and effective handover to support.

The role:

• To provide the resources, expertise, processes and systems necessary to provide Williams with high quality, repeatable, effective project delivery at an appropriate cost
• To continually strive to improve Williams network infrastructure and associated services, ensuring technologies are utilised appropriately to provide world class Infrastructure.
• To ensure Williams network infrastructure is fully operational at all times & meets the needs of the business.
• To recommend and manage improvements and upgrades to network infrastructure, processes and procedures.
• To work with partners and colleagues across the organisation to deliver world class IT Services.
• To support the IT Infrastructure Manager in developing the IT Operations Group capability and capacity to execute required work.
• To provide support to the Infrastructure Support Technicians.
• Provide regular workshops to help develop the skills and knowledge of other IT Operations Group members.
• Contribute to an up to date Service Catalogue within their areas of expertise

Core competencies:

• Work alongside the IT Systems Architect to implement and manage Cisco LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Work with the IT Systems Architect to implement and manage Cisco ASA & Palo Alto firewalls and implement security policies in line with company policies.
• Proactively monitor the network infrastructure to mitigate anomalies and identify issues before they become service affecting.
• Ensure effective evaluation of business risks and issues, aligned to IT Risk Management processes as defined in Williams’ IT Risk Charter; taking appropriate and timely action.
• Support IT Infrastructure Manager to develop the IT Operations group to meet changing Williams business requirements.
• Support other IT Operations Group personnel and help mentor less experienced team members.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to any IT services, to the IT Infrastructure Manager.

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in Grove, Oxfordshire. We offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a short 5 minutes’ from Wantage, our closest town centre. We have an on-site gym which is free to use for all staff and contractors. We also have a subsidised restaurant on site. Please scroll down the page to review our benefits suite below.

Application closing date:

All applications must be received by 25th June 2021

The Williams Group is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Strictly no agencies.