Systems Administrator

This role will join the IT department and report into the IT Systems Manager, ensuring the organisation's IT systems are correctly commissioned, maintained and operated to meet ongoing business and production objectives. It sits within the IT Infrastructure department and supports systems across fixed sites, cloud and Grand Prix events. The role operates in a fast-moving sports and entertainment environment where flexibility and collaboration are important.

• Upgrade, install and maintain physical and virtual server infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation for IT systems and assist in building the department's documentation process.
• Drive innovation in IT by reviewing current technology offerings, identifying improvements, and keeping abreast of industry developments that may be incorporated into the IT systems infrastructure.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are engaged throughout.
• Implement new solutions and provide 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 flexibly and adaptively to business requirements when ad hoc requests are made.
• Monitor system performance to ensure maximum uptime and maintain IT systems for the IT Infrastructure department across fixed sites, cloud and Grand Prix events.
• Manage and comply with backup and disaster recovery plans for IT systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues from the helpdesk, managing them through incident management processes.
• Implement security measures, perform security tests and ensure system integrity to maintain a secure IT operating environment.
• Produce root cause analysis reports for failures and issues, working alongside problem management processes.
• Provide user support across the organisation and act as an escalation point for other technology teams.
• Remain available to work on IT systems outside usual business hours, both planned and unplanned, and travel when required to business sites and partner premises.

• 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.
• Essential knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite and Azure Active Directory.
• Experience supporting 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 of supporting and managing SQL databases.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Server, Linux and Mac OS systems.
• Knowledge of and experience 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 and Nutanix.
• Good customer service, communication and team working skills.
• Current UK driving licence.

• Experience working in a global organisation across different time zones.
• Experience working within the sports or entertainment industries and with major events.
• Degree or HND/C in an IT-related subject, or industry-recognised equivalent.
• Certifications in relevant subject categories.

• 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 train stations near to Biggin Hill
• 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