Scrum Master - Network Background
Posted 1 week ago by Natobotics
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Scrum Master requires a motivated individual with a strong background in Networking or Telecom to lead Agile teams in delivering secure networking solutions. The Scrum Master will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile principles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery. This position emphasizes the importance of aligning team outputs with networking project goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in Agile environments and a solid understanding of networking technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Key Skills:
- 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
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Ipswich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Required Skills & Experience
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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)