Role: Proxy Expert / Cloud Security Specialist
Location: London/Glasgow - Remote
Employment Type: Inside IR35 Contract
We are seeking an experienced Proxy Expert / Cloud Security Specialist to lead the architecture, deployment, and operational management of our enterprise web security infrastructure.
In this role, you will manage, maintain, and optimize hybrid proxy environments, migrating on-premises web proxy controls to cloud-delivered SASE security architectures.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Experience: 5+ years of experience specializing in network security, web proxies, and enterprise Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solutions.
Strong expertise in HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, SOCKS, DNS, SSL Decryption, and network packet analysis (Wireshark, Fiddler).
Proficient in writing, debugging, and maintaining enterprise-grade PAC files and traffic forwarding rules.
Practical knowledge of network routing, IPsec VPNs, GRE tunneling, and identity provider (IdP) integration.
Desirable & Specialized Skills
Palo Alto Prisma Access: Hands-on experience configuring Prisma Access Explicit Proxy, GlobalProtect in Proxy Mode, Strata Cloud Manager / Panorama, Cloud Identity Engine, and proxy chaining.
Forcepoint Proxy: Advanced knowledge of Forcepoint Web Security (SWG), Content Gateway, Hybrid/Cloud Security solutions, and DLP policy enforcement.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Palo Alto Networks PCNSE or PCSAE
- Forcepoint Administrator/Engineer Certification
- CISSP
- CCNP Security
- or equivalent.