Description
We are seeking a Japanese speaking IT Trackside Technical Specialist to join our growing IT Department here in Silverstone
You will help design, maintain, and optimise the IT trackside infrastructure with a particular focus on network architecture, security, and resilience. Acting as deputy to the IT Trackside Technical Lead, you will provide guidance to engineers, interface with vendors, and ensure seamless communication with Japanese-speaking stakeholders and partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the design and development of trackside IT infrastructure, with emphasis on network and firewall architecture.
* Ensure reliable operation of IT trackside systems, managing patching, monitoring, and maintenance to avoid disruption during events.
* Act as deputy to the IT Trackside Technical Lead, sharing technical knowledge across the wider team in a clear and accessible way.
* Provide escalation support for advanced networking issues, working closely with vendors and suppliers.
* Maintain and improve monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and network performance tools.
* Manage lifecycle processes for IT assets including hardware, software, licenses, and warranties.
* Identify and implement opportunities for network optimisation, automation, and virtualisation at trackside.
* Contribute to sustainability initiatives by evaluating and improving the ecological impact of IT operations.
* Ensure alignment between factory and trackside systems for consistent and reliable processes.
* Use Japanese and English language skills to liaise with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring clear technical communication.
* Support high-pressure live-event environments, delivering resilient and performant infrastructure at every race.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Significant experience with enterprise IT platforms (VMware, Windows Server/Client, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, SAN/Storage – NetApp preferred).
* Deep networking and security expertise, covering LAN/WAN, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and firewall technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or equivalent).
* Formal certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSE) are highly desirable.
* Strong troubleshooting and optimisation experience in time-critical environments.
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and methodologies.
* Motorsport IT experience is advantageous, particularly with telemetry systems, intercoms.
* Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure, Office 365, Linux, Kubernetes is desirable.
* Fluency in Japanese and English (written and spoken), with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
About Aston Martin F1
Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.
We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.