Systems Engineer III

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Tesco UK is seeking a Systems Engineer in Network Services to advance monitoring, tooling and compliance across its global network estate. You will deploy and improve observability platforms, automate manual processes and provide operational insights to drive service reliability.

The role emphasizes Python development, API integration and AI-assisted engineering to enhance productivity, governance and reporting for network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying, managing and enhancing enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Experience with IP Fabric, SolarWinds or LogicMonitor and similar observability tools.
• Strong scripting and automation experience, including Python and API integrations.
• Familiarity with version control and modern development practices.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled tooling to accelerate engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance network monitoring and observability platforms.
• Develop dashboards, reporting solutions and operational metrics.
• Design, develop and support automation solutions that reduce manual work.
• Operate and improve tooling to assess configuration compliance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to improve services.

Skills

Monitoring platforms

Automation scripting

Python

APIs integration

AI tooling for engineering

Git

Tools

IP Fabric

SolarWinds

LogicMonitor

Skybox

AlgoSec

Tufin

Visual Studio Code

Job description

As a Systems Engineer within Network Services, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing the tooling, automation and compliance capabilities that underpin Tesco's global network estate.

The role focuses on improving observability, operational efficiency and governance of network infrastructure through the deployment and continuous improvement of monitoring platforms, automation solutions and compliance tooling. Working closely with network engineering, security and operations teams, you will identify opportunities to automate manual processes, provide meaningful operational insights and ensure network configurations remain compliant with internal standards and industry-recognised best practices.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining infrastructure knowledge with software development, automation and data-driven operational improvements.

Monitoring, Tooling & Observability

• Own and enhance network monitoring and observability platforms.
• Configure, maintain and optimise tooling used to monitor network health, performance and service availability.
• Develop dashboards, reporting solutions and operational metrics that provide actionable insights.
• Identify monitoring gaps and implement improvements to increase visibility across the network estate.
• Partner with engineering teams to improve service reliability through proactive monitoring.

Automation & Engineering

• Design, develop and support automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Develop scripts and applications using Python and related technologies.
• Use Visual Studio Code and modern development methodologies to build and maintain engineering solutions.
• Integrate platforms through APIs and automation frameworks.
• Explore and utilise AI-assisted engineering capabilities to improve productivity, reporting and operational insight.
• Create self-service and automated reporting capabilities for engineering and operational teams.

Network Compliance & Governance

• Operate and improve tooling used to assess network configuration compliance.
• Monitor network devices and services against internal standards and industry-recognised security benchmarks.
• Develop automated compliance reporting and compliance validation capabilities.
• Investigate configuration drift and support remediation activities.
• Support audit and governance activities through accurate reporting and evidence collection.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency

• Drive initiatives that improve service reliability, operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Identify opportunities to remove manual activities through automation and tooling enhancements.
• Introduce new technologies and engineering approaches where they provide measurable business value.
• Contribute to product roadmaps and tooling strategies.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve services and outcomes.

Skills / Experience Required

Monitoring & Tooling

• Experience deploying, managing and enhancing enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Experience with platforms such as:
  • IP Fabric / SolarWinds / LogicMonitor
  • Or similar observability and monitoring technologies
• Experience creating meaningful dashboards, reporting and alerting solutions.

Automation & Development

• Strong scripting and automation experience.
• Practical Python development skills.
• Experience using Visual Studio Code or similar development environments.
• Experience integrating systems using APIs.
• Experience improving operational processes through automation.
• Knowledge of version control and software development best practices.
• Experience leveraging AI tooling to accelerate engineering activities and improve operational outcomes.
• Experience with GIT and secure credential storage applications

Network Compliance

• Experience operating network compliance or governance platforms.
• Understanding of configuration compliance and security best practices.
• Experience with tools such as:
  • Skybox / AlgoSec / Tufin or similar
• Experience identifying and managing configuration drift or policy violations.

Desirable

• Experience with DDI platforms, particularly BlueCat.
• Understanding of DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management.
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise networks.

Network Infrastructure Knowledge

• Routing and switching technologies
• OSPF, BGP and related routing protocols
• Router and switch configuration
• Firewall technologies
• Load balancers
• Proxy solutions
• Remote access technologies

Whilst not the primary focus of the role, this knowledge will enable effective troubleshooting, automation and compliance management across the network estate.

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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When you join us in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.