Systems Engineer III (Automation)

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design and deliver effective network solutions. You will play a key role in implementing new technologies and collaborating with various technical teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and a strong understanding of network architecture, automation, and relevant technologies like F5 and Palo Alto. The position offers a blend of office and remote working options.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Inclusive workplace culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large global organizations.
• Experience designing and deploying complex solutions.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and advanced problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver network solutions.
• Contribute to the Technology Roadmap for Network Services.
• Collaborate with technical teams for seamless infrastructure consumption.

Skills

Network Infrastructure automation

Analytical approach

Effective communication

Education

Engineering / Science Graduate/Diploma

Tools

F5 platforms

Palo Alto Firewall

Python

Wireshark

Job description

Job Summary

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. You have knowledge of latest technology trends, expertise & practical knowledge of the types of systems, infrastructure & applications used within Tesco.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills / Experience Required

• 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.

This role will best suit an individual who enjoys working as part of a team, is well organized, pragmatic and a lateral thinker with an inquisitive mind who is motivated to make change for the better and, most importantly, puts our customers first.

Requirements – Technology Skills

• 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 PowerShell
• IPAM and DNS: BlueCat or Infoblox platforms
• Layer 2/3 networking: Including dynamic routing protocols

Solid understanding of:

• 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

Desirable Technical Skills

• Kubernetes networking, knowledge of container technologies.
• Large-scale DDoS mitigation and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions
• Automation and configuration management: Experience with GitHub, GitActions, 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 ISO27000 frameworks

Educational Qualifications: Engineering / Science Graduate/Diploma

Years of Experience: 10+

Company and Inclusion

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.

We’re a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.