Data and Security Network Engineer - F5, Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies, VPN, Cisco
Posted Today by Scope AT Limited
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham , UK
Summary: The Data and Security Network Engineer role focuses on managing and configuring load balancing and proxy technologies, specifically F5 and Skyhigh Web Gateway, along with Cisco networking equipment. The position requires extensive experience in network engineering, particularly in load balancing, VPN configurations, and troubleshooting complex network issues. The role is based in the UK, with potential locations including Manchester, Liverpool, Stoke, and Birmingham. The contract is initially for 12 months and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and configure load balancers (F5 and AVI) and proxies (Skyhigh Web Gateway).
- Implement and configure Cisco Switches and Routers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
- Ensure adherence to network protocols, security principles, and best practices.
- Work with load balancing technologies and DMZ architecture.
- Configure VPN designs on Cisco platforms.
- Utilize knowledge of BGP, Multicast, and DNS.
Key Skills:
- 5 years of experience as a Load Balancing and Proxy Network Engineer.
- Proficiency in configuring and managing F5 and AVI load balancers.
- Experience with Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies.
- Strong DMZ architecture and engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of VPN designs and configurations on Cisco platforms.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., F5, AVI, Cisco) are advantageous.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Data and Security Network Engineer - F5, Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies, VPN, Cisco
- Proven experience (5 years) as a Load Balancing and Proxy Network Engineer.
- Proven experience (5 years) implementing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers.
- Strong proficiency in configuring and managing load balancers (F5 and AVI) and proxies (Skyhigh Web Gateway).
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.
- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
- Relevant certifications (eg, F5, AVI, Cisco) will be an advantage.
As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your skills will include:
- Experience with load balancing technologies (F5, AVI)
- Ability to configure Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies.
- Strong DMZ architecture and engineering Experience
- Experience and working knowledge of VPN designs and configuration on Cisco platforms.
- Experience and working knowledge of BGP and Multicast
- Working knowledge of DNS
Inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract (to be extended) - candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham