Scrum Master || Needs to be SC

Certified Scrum Master (CSM, CSP-SM) or equivalent Agile certification. Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead in large-scale IT and business transformation programmes. Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and project management principles. Hands-on experience working with software development, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure teams. Strong knowledge of AWS. Strong knowledge of CloudFormation or Terraform. Strong knowledge of Nginx. Strong knowledge of Linux administration. Strong knowledge of Packer. Strong knowledge of collaboration tools (Git, Jira, Confluence, etc.). Excellent stakeholder management skills. Experience working within Agile environments using Continuous Integration (CI) practices. Ability to articulate logical designs and understand how they translate into physical infrastructure. Must be SC Clearable or hold active SC Clearance. Working knowledge of Kubernetes. Working knowledge of Docker. Working knowledge of HashiCorp tools (Packer, Consul, Vault, etc.). Working knowledge of other networking technologies. Experience working in cloud-native environments. Practical understanding of non-functional requirements (NFRs) and how to balance cost, scalability, and performance. Experience applying Kanban and Agile maturity assessment techniques.

Lead and coach cross-functional Agile teams in Scrum, Kanban, and XP methodologies. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews. Work with Product Owners and stakeholders to manage backlogs, prioritisation, and delivery cadence. Support technical and delivery teams in meeting sprint commitments and removing blockers. Champion the use of Agile metrics and retrospectives to drive measurable improvements. Collaborate with DevOps engineers to align Agile delivery with CI/CD pipelines and automation goals. Promote transparency, accountability, and collaboration across distributed teams. Facilitate effective use of collaboration tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence. Ensure delivery aligns with agreed NFRs (non-functional requirements) such as cost, scalability, and availability. Contribute to process improvement, risk mitigation, and Agile maturity across delivery teams.