network engineer (proxy)
Posted 2 days ago by 1765267058
£530 Per day
Inside
Remote
london, london
Summary: The Senior Network Engineer (Proxy) role is a 6-month contract focused on implementing and maintaining secure remote network services for a UK customer account. The position requires expertise in proxy technologies and a strong emphasis on network security, performance, and compliance within a multi-vendor environment. The engineer will lead various engineering tasks, troubleshoot complex network issues, and mentor junior staff. Active SC clearance is mandatory for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation, configuration, and migration of both forwarding and reverse proxy solutions, including technologies like Broadcom/Symantec and Netskope.
- Perform configuration changes and deployment tasks on security appliances, notably Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Execute project tasks for deployment and integration across Cisco LAN/WAN and Aruba LAN infrastructures.
- Ensure successful end-to-end application flow by using a deep Layer 7 understanding to configure and troubleshoot networking components.
- Manage the deployment and configuration of PKI & SSL certificates for secure proxy operations.
- Analyze, isolate, and resolve complex network errors and hardware issues across a large-scale, multi-vendor campus environment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot complex routing using protocols like OSPF, BGP, and iBGP.
- Conduct regular network testing, maintenance, and perform necessary upgrades to legacy components.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing advanced technical support and leading problem escalation.
- Mentor and guide junior engineering staff.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive network diagrams and operational documentation.
- Collaborate with architects on design implementation and drafting technical proposals.
Key Skills:
- 5 to 10 years of proven work experience in data networking and troubleshooting complex LAN/WAN/FW systems.
- Hands-on experience with forwarding and reverse proxy technologies (e.g., Broadcom/Symantec, Netskope).
- Strong experience with Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP Level.
- Aruba LAN skills equivalent to Aruba ACP Level.
- Expertise in OSPF, BGP, and iBGP.
- Strong Layer 7 understanding; knowledge of Web Servers (HTML, CSS & Java Script).
- Experience in a large-scale, multi-vendor complex campus and data centre environment.
Salary (Rate): £530 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
The Job Opportunity: Senior Network Engineer (Proxy)
We are seeking an experienced and security-focused Senior Network Engineer specializing in Proxy technologies to join our team for a 6-month contract. This is a critical project delivery role focused on implementing and maintaining remote network services for a secure UK customer account.
You will be instrumental in managing and enhancing a complex, multi-vendor environment, with a strong emphasis on network security, performance, and compliance.
- Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (Proxy)
- Required Clearance: SC (Security Check) - Mandatory
- Dual Nationals: Not Considered
- Remote role
- Reason for Engagement: To assist with peak load requirements on UK Secure accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Core Engineering and Implementation
- Lead the implementation, configuration, and migration of both forwarding and reverse proxy solutions, including technologies like Broadcom/Symantec and Netskope.
- Perform configuration changes and deployment tasks on security appliances, notably Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Execute project tasks for deployment and integration across Cisco LAN/WAN and Aruba LAN infrastructures.
- Ensure successful end-to-end application flow by using a deep Layer 7 understanding to configure and troubleshoot networking components.
- Manage the deployment and configuration of PKI & SSL certificates for secure proxy operations.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Analyze, isolate, and resolve complex network errors and hardware issues across a large-scale, multi-vendor campus environment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot complex routing using protocols like OSPF, BGP, and iBGP.
- Conduct regular network testing, maintenance, and perform necessary upgrades to legacy components.
Leadership and Documentation
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing advanced technical support and leading problem escalation.
- Mentor and guide junior engineering staff.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive network diagrams and operational documentation.
- Collaborate with architects on design implementation and drafting technical proposals.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience: 5 to 10 years of proven work experience in data networking and troubleshooting complex LAN/WAN/FW systems.
- Proxy Expertise: Must have hands-on experience with forwarding and reverse proxy technologies (e.g., Broadcom/Symantec, Netskope).
- Security: Strong experience with Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Networking:
- Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP Level.
- Aruba LAN skills equivalent to Aruba ACP Level.
- Expertise in OSPF, BGP, and iBGP.
- Web/Application: Strong Layer 7 understanding; knowledge of Web Servers (HTML, CSS & Java Script).
- Environment: Experience in a large-scale, multi-vendor complex campus and data centre environment.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Mandatory Clearance: Must have activeSC (Security Check) clearance.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.