Network Engineer Proxy
Posted 1 day ago by Randstad Technologies
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
London, UK
Summary: The role of Senior Network Engineer (Proxy) involves implementing and maintaining remote network services for a secure UK customer account. The position requires expertise in Proxy technologies and a strong focus on network security within a complex, multi-vendor environment. The successful candidate will lead engineering tasks, troubleshoot network issues, and provide mentorship to junior staff. This is a 6-month contract role based in London, UK.
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 (eg, 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.
- Must have active SC (Security Check) clearance.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
Salary (Rate): £530.00 Daily
City: London
Country: UK
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.
- 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.
- 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 (eg, 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.
- 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.