Systems Engineer III; Automation

Senior Systems Engineer

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Power Shell
• IPAM and DNS
  :
  Blue Cat or Infoblox platforms
• Layer 2/3 networking
  :
  Including dynamic routing protocols

• 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

• Kubernetes networking
  , knowledge of container technologies.
• Large-scale DDoS mitigation and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions
• Automation and configuration management
  :
  Experience with Git Hub, Git Actions, 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 ISO
  27000 frameworks

Engineering / Science Graduate/Diploma

10+

• 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…