Scrum Master - Networking
Posted 1 week ago by Natobotics
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Scrum Master - Networking role in Ipswich involves leading Agile practices across cross-functional teams with a focus on networking and infrastructure. The candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, support team performance, and act as a liaison between networking engineers and other stakeholders. A strong background in Agile methodologies and networking knowledge is essential for success in this position. This is a hybrid contract role requiring in-office presence three days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, guiding them through Agile ceremonies and best practices.
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Work closely with Product Owners and technical stakeholders to ensure effective backlog grooming and sprint prioritization.
- Proactively identify and remove impediments or blockers that affect the team’s ability to deliver.
- Ensure Agile principles are upheld while adapting approaches to suit networking and infrastructure-related delivery.
- Support the team in maintaining high levels of performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Act as a liaison between networking engineers, architects, and other cross-functional teams.
- Help in risk identification, mitigation planning, and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
- Drive adoption of Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and continuous delivery practices.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software or infrastructure/networking environments.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
- Networking knowledge or experience – familiarity with network infrastructure, LAN/WAN, routers, firewalls, SDN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure), or enterprise IT networking.
- Experience working with DevOps, IT operations, or network engineering teams.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in fast-paced environments.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Ipswich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Scrum Master - Networking
Location : Ipswich
Work Mode : Hybrid (3 days work from Ipswich office)
Contract Role
Job Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in Networking to lead and facilitate Agile practices across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will blend deep Agile expertise with hands-on experience or strong understanding of enterprise networking, infrastructure, or telecom environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, guiding them through Agile ceremonies and best practices.
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Work closely with Product Owners and technical stakeholders to ensure effective backlog grooming and sprint prioritization.
- Proactively identify and remove impediments or blockers that affect the team’s ability to deliver.
- Ensure Agile principles are upheld while adapting approaches to suit networking and infrastructure-related delivery.
- Support the team in maintaining high levels of performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Act as a liaison between networking engineers, architects, and other cross-functional teams.
- Help in risk identification, mitigation planning, and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
- Drive adoption of Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and continuous delivery practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software or infrastructure/networking environments.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
- Networking knowledge or experience – familiarity with network infrastructure, LAN/WAN, routers, firewalls, SDN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure), or enterprise IT networking.
- Experience working with DevOps, IT operations, or network engineering teams.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow.
- Familiarity with ITIL, network security practices, or NOC/SOC environments.
- Experience in telecom, cloud networking, or enterprise data center projects is a strong plus.