Scrum Master - Network Background

N Consulting Ltd
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 78K

Job location

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Confluence
JIRA
Azure
Border Gateway Protocol
Cloud Computing
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Multi-protocol Systems
Python
Network Security
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
Scrum
Ansible
Wide Area Networks
Google Cloud Platform
Computer Network Operations
Firewalls (Computer Science)
SDN Network
Wireless Technologies
Terraform

Job description

  • Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives)
  • Remove impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile/Scrum principles and best practices
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog
  • Track and report team metrics (velocity, burn-down charts, etc.) to support data-driven decisions
  • Align team outputs with networking project goals (e.g., SD-WAN, LAN/WAN upgrades, network automation)
  • Coordinate with engineering leads and architects on solution design and deployment
  • Act as a bridge between Agile processes and traditional network operations

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in Networking or Telecom to guide Agile teams in delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure networking solutions. You will work closely with product owners, network engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects in an Agile/Scrum environment., * 3+ years as a Scrum Master in Agile software or infrastructure environments

  • Strong background in Networking or Telecom, preferably with hands-on experience in:
  • Routing & Switching (e.g., OSPF, BGP, MPLS)
  • Network Security (e.g., Firewalls, VPN)
  • Wireless technologies or SDN/NFV is a plus
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and network automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform)
  • Solid understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or equivalent certification
  • Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant-leadership skills, * Experience in Agile transformation in traditional IT/networking environments
  • Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, Rally)

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