IT Infrastructure Operations Team Lead

Application Deadline: 21 September 2025

Department: IT

Location: Silverstone

Description

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Operations Team Lead to drive operational excellence across our IT infrastructure, leading and developing a high-performing team to ensure world-class service delivery in support of our ambition of consistently being a top team in the FIA Constructors’ Championship.
This is your opportunity to lead a critical function within a world-class motorsport team, shaping our IT infrastructure to deliver competitive advantage on and off the track, while being part of an ambitious, supportive, and innovative environment where your expertise will make a real impact.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mature the IT Infrastructure Operations Team (2nd/3rd line analysts and engineers).
• Own and manage the Infrastructure Operations function, ensuring operational efficiency and excellence.
• Oversee and prioritise IT Infrastructure tasks to maintain optimal application and infrastructure performance.
• Act as an escalation point for the Infrastructure Operations team, supporting seamless service delivery.
• Drive continual improvement of ITIL Service Operation Processes (Incident, Problem, Event, Access Management, Request Fulfilment).
• Enhance IT Infrastructure services and implement service improvements and automation initiatives.
• Manage infrastructure operations tools (monitoring, backup/recovery, storage, server fleets) and conduct full lifecycle management of assets, licences, and warranties.
• Maintain support backlogs within defined SLAs and establish effective out-of-hours/weekend support for racing and event operations.
• Participate in Technical Review Meetings and maintain industry-leading technical knowledge.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong technical expertise in IT infrastructure: Windows/Linux Server, Active Directory, M365, Networking, Firewalls, Storage, Azure, DevOps, MS SQL Server, Kubernetes, and AV systems.
• Excellent knowledge of ITIL Service Operations Processes.
• Proven experience leading IT infrastructure teams, ideally within Formula One or high-level motorsport environments (desirable).
• Confident working with cloud-based, on-prem and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
• Motivated and proactive leader with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Calm, confident decision-maker with the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Flexible and collaborative approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• Willingness to travel as required.
  
  
  

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.

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.