About the role
Job
Summary
Senior Systems Engineers work with
knowledge of Network Infrastructure automation, and responsible for the entire
development and support process for that specialism. You're responsible for
delivering quality solutions for colleagues and customers alike, with the
impact ranging from saving time, effort or money to re-defining normal.
You
have knowledge of latest technology trends, expertise & practical knowledge
of the types of systems, infrastructure & applications used within Tesco.
You will be responsible for
In
this job, I
·
Design
and deliver network solutions using existing network infrastructure. Where new
Network technologies are being introduced, implement them and establish best
practice for their adoption. Resolve incidents and problems associated with the
technical area of responsibility.
·
Contribute
to the Technology Roadmap for Tesco Network Services.
·
Evaluate
new tools and techniques being able to understand their value and impact.
·
Lead
group design discussions on my area of expertise and be able to present with
authority to a variety of audiences.
·
Collaborate
with other technical teams to understand their requirements and assist them
consuming Infrastructure in the most seamless way possible.
·
Keep
my technical skills up to date and keep track of new technologies,
understanding how they might benefit the Technology team and wider Tesco.
·
Introduce
automation to all aspects of my day to day work.
You will need
In this job, I
·
Design and deliver network solutions using existing network
infrastructure. Where new Network technologies are being introduced,
implement them and establish best practice for their adoption. Resolve
incidents and problems associated with the technical area of responsibility.
·
Contribute to the Technology Roadmap for Tesco Network Services.
·
Evaluate new tools and techniques being able to understand their value
and impact.
·
Lead group design discussions on my area of expertise and be able to
present with authority to a variety of audiences.
·
Collaborate with other technical teams to understand their
requirements and assist them consuming Infrastructure in the most seamless
way possible.
·
Keep my technical skills up to date and keep track of new
technologies, understanding how they might benefit the Technology team and
wider Tesco.
·
Introduce automation to all aspects of my day to day work.
Skills / Experience
Required
* Experience designing and deploying solutions for large, complex global
organizations
- Analytical and structured approach to design, process and advanced
troubleshooting
- Work with Architecture to produce and maintain high quality HLD/LLD
and maintain standard documentation for area of responsibility.
- Well organized self-starter who takes personal ownership and
accountability at required levels of the work stream and project life cycles;
willing to go the extra mile at every opportunity
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within and across teams
- Communicates effectively, able to deliver and present both written and
verbal, designs, strategies and concepts clearly.
This role will best
suit an individual who enjoys working as part of a team, is well organized,
pragmatic and a lateral thinker with an inquisitive mind who is motivated to
make change for the better and, most importantly, puts our customers first.
Required Technology
Skills
**Strong knowledge and hands-on experience
with:**
* F5 platforms:
LTM,
GTM, BigIQ, including Viprion, Velos, iSeries, and rSeries hardware
* Firewall technologies:
Especially Palo Alto
* Scripting:
Proficient
in Python, Unix/Linux shell, or alternatives PowerShell
* IPAM and DNS:
BlueCat
or Infoblox platforms
* Layer 2/3 networking:
Including dynamic routing protocols
Solid understanding of:
* API configuration:
Skilled
in application setup, with proficiency in JSON/YAML and both declarative
and imperative APIs
* Splunk:
For
troubleshooting and analysis
* Packet capture and debugging:
Tools such as Wireshark
Desirable Technical
Skills
* **Kubernetes
networking,**
knowledge of container technologies.
* **Large-scale
DDoS mitigation**
and Web Application Firewall (WAF)
solutions
* Automation and configuration management:
Experience with GitHub, GitActions, and Terraform
* Certificate management:
Including CSR generation and lifecycle management
* **Web
protocols:**
In-depth knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS,
redirects, response codes, headers, and F5 iRules/policies for custom
traffic management
* **Network
management:**
Familiarity with tools such as Panorama
and Arista CVP, protocols like SNMP, and hands-on experience with
network management and alerting solutions
* Security best practices:
Understanding of NIST, CIS, and ISO27000 frameworks
Educational
Qualifications: Engineering / Science Graduate/Diploma
Years of
Experience:
10+
Whats in it for you?
We're all about the little helps. That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more
* Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
* Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
* Private medical insurance
* 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
* Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
About Us
Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.
We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.
We're a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.