Scrum Master - Networking

Natobotics; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is looking for a Scrum Master with strong networking experience to lead Agile practices across teams. This hybrid role involves guiding Agile ceremonies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high performance and quality in project deliverables. Ideal candidates will have proven Agile expertise along with knowledge in networking, and hold relevant Scrum certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software or infrastructure/networking environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks like Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams, guiding through ceremonies and best practices.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Identify and remove impediments affecting the team’s ability to deliver.

Skills

Facilitation

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Agile Frameworks

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

PMI-ACP

SAFe Scrum Master

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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.