About the role
Senior
Systems Engineers possess expertise in specific infrastructure specialisms and
are responsible for the entire development and support process related to their
specialism. You are responsible for delivering high-quality solutions for both
colleagues and customers, with the impact ranging from saving time, effort, or
money to redefining normal operations. You have up-to-date knowledge of the
latest technology trends, along with practical expertise in the types of
systems, infrastructure, and applications used within Tesco.
You will be responsible for
Key
activities include:
·
Design and deliver
network solutions using existing network infrastructure. Where new Network
technologies are being introduced, implement them, and establish the 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 to be 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 by
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 areas 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.
·
Take ownership, to
keep up-to-date and embrace the latest industry technologies and associated
supplier solutions.
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
You will need
Required Technology Skills
·
Networking
Expertise:
o Design, build, and operation of large-scale
multilayer switching and routing with Juniper (Mist), HP, Arista, and Cisco.
o Proficient in technologies like Multicast, Port
Channeling, EIGRP, BGP, CDP, GLBP, VRF, and QoS.
·
WAN
Technologies:
o Knowledge of MPLS, WAN Optimization (Riverbed
Steelhead, Cisco WAS), CoS, and DWDM.
o Experience working with global communication
providers.
· Technical Knowledge:
o Deep understanding of OSI models, routing protocols
(BGP, OSPF, iGRP), DNS, DHCP, IP management, TCP/UDP, and IEEE 802 standards.
· Switching Architectures:
o Expertise in Cisco/Arista Spine/Leaf and Juniper/HP
3-tier (Core, Distribution, Access) architectures.
· Advanced BGP:
o Proficient in eBGP, communities, prefix lists, and
BGP attributes.
·
VPN
Technologies:
· Skilled in IPSec, TLS/SSL, digital certificates,
GRE, and DMVPN.
· Load Balancing:
o Experience with F5 appliances, Cisco ACE, and
Citrix Netscaler for load and DNS balancing.
·
Internet/Web
Technologies:
o Understanding of CDN, proxy/caching, SSL
offloading/interception, and URL redirection tools (e.g., Akamai, Bluecoat,
Zscaler).
o Knowledge of HTML, HTTP/HTTPS, and XML protocols.
· Network Management:
o
Expertise in SNMP, NetFlow,
IPSLA, and related network management/alerting tools.
Desirable Technical Skills
·
Firewall
Platforms and Technologies:
- Proficient in building and
configuring firewalls, including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FirePower, Checkpoint,
and Fortinet.
·
Remote
Access and Authentication:
o Strong
knowledge of remote access, two-factor authentication, and AAA solutions (e.g.,
RSA, Juniper/Pulse, Cisco ACS, Radius).
·
Threat
Prevention and Detection:
o Expertise
in IPS, IDS, APT/SEIM, and secure proxy technologies for threat prevention and
detection.
·
SDN and Automation:
- Skilled
in SDN and automation tools like GIT, Chef, Ansible, and Puppet, with
experience in DevOps environments.
- :
- Familiarity with VMware NSX and
the broader VMware software stack (vCenter, vRealize).
- :
- Proficiency
in scripting languages such as Python, Unix/Linux shell, PowerShell, and Batch
scripting.
Whats in it for you
At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.
As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.
Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.
Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles -simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.
Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.
Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.
Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.
Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.
Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.
Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.
Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.
Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.
We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.
