Network Engineer

Role: Network Engineer (Proxy SME Skyhigh Security Web Gateway)
Client: Financial Services
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: Chester (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)
Rate: Up to £750 - depending on experience

Overview

We are looking for a Proxy SME with strong experience in Skyhigh Security Web Gateway (SWG) and enterprise proxy technologies. The ideal candidate will have a blend of hands‑on implementation, architecture, and engineering experience, alongside the ability to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands‑on implementation and configuration of network security and proxy solutions.
• Engineering and deploying new services into production environments.
• Collaborating with support teams, business units, and third‑party partners to design and deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Balancing business, security, availability, and resiliency requirements across projects.
• Gathering, analysing, and documenting technical application and service requirements.
• Maintaining design standards and contributing to architectural governance.
• Active participation in change management processes.
• Managing stakeholder requirements across project delivery and ad‑hoc consultancy engagements.
• Providing 3rd line escalation support for complex network and security incidents.
• Identifying risks within the environment and driving mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring operational documentation is maintained and successfully transitioned into support teams.
• Delivering implementation activities and providing Day 1 operational support following changes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Skyhigh Security Web Gateway (SWG) / enterprise proxy technologies.
• Proven network engineering and architecture experience within large enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Routing & Switching
  • Network Security
  • VPN Technologies
  • Firewall Policy Management
  • Dynamic Routing Protocols
• Cisco networking expertise, including data switching and routing.
• Ability to translate high‑level architecture into detailed technical designs and implementation plans.
• Experience working within complex change‑controlled environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and production support capabilities.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders across technical and business functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within Financial Services, Banking, or Capital Markets.
• Understanding of stock exchange connectivity and low‑latency trading networks.
• Exposure to network automation and software‑driven infrastructure.
• Knowledge of regulatory, governance, and compliance requirements within financial institutions.
• Strategic planning and execution experience.