Job Title
Network Engineer
Ref #
54082
Date posted
Monday, September 15, 2025
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
IT
Department
IT
Position level
5
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
37.5 Standard 9:00 - 17:00 (30 min lunch)
What to Expect
The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of McLaren Automotive’s network infrastructure. This role ensures the high availability, security, and optimal performance of all network systems, supporting critical business operations and connectivity for all users. The Network Engineer will play a key role in developing and executing network strategies, contributing to the overall stability and scalability of our IT environment.
What You'll Do
Network Design and Implementation:
− Design, configure, and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, wireless access points).
− Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
− Participate in the planning and execution of network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
Network Maintenance and Operations:
− Monitor network performance and availability, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
− Perform regular network device backups, software upgrades, and patch management.
− Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
− Troubleshoot complex network problems, utilizing diagnostic tools and collaborating with other IT teams.
− Manage and optimize network services such as DNS, DHCP, and NTP.
Network Security:
− Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security appliances.
− Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices.
− Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Collaboration and Support:
− Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and other IT staff regarding network connectivity issues.
− Collaborate with project teams to ensure network requirements are met for new applications and initiatives.
− Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours network support.
Documentation and Reporting:
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− Create and maintain accurate network diagrams, inventory, and configuration documentation.
− Generate reports on network performance, availability, and security metrics.
− Document troubleshooting steps and resolutions for future reference.
What You'll Bring
Business Knowledge:
– Strong understanding of cloud-native infrastructure and service 
reliability within a fast-paced technology organisation.
– Familiarity with compliance and governance frameworks relevant to 
cloud operations (e.g., ISO, SOC2).
Essential Functional / Technical Skills:
– Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure beneficial).
– Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
– Deep knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, 
OpenTelemetry).
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– Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git, Argo), containerisation 
(Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
– Strong grasp of infrastructure security principles (IAM, encryption, 
segmentation).
Personal Attributes / Competencies:
– Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to reliability and 
scalability.
– Influential mentor and collaborator across engineering disciplines.
– Resilient under pressure, with strong incident management and 
problem-solving skills.
– Advocates for automation, continuous improvement, and 
engineering excellence
What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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