Contract Investment Banking Data And Security Network Engineer - Load Balancing/Proxy/Cisco/Routing

Scope AT Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Birmingham is seeking an Investment Banking Data and Security Network Engineer for a 12-month initial contract. The role requires strong expertise in load balancing, proxy management, and Cisco configurations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in network engineering along with relevant certifications. The position is hybrid, catering to candidates near Manchester, Liverpool, Stoke, or Birmingham. This is an inside IR35 role, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., F5, AVI, Cisco) will be an advantage.

Skills

Load Balancing technologies (F5, AVI)

Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies

DMZ architecture and engineering

VPN designs and configuration on Cisco platforms

BGP and Multicast

DNS knowledge

Job description

Contract Investment Banking Data and Security Network Engineer - Load Balancing/Proxy/Cisco/Routing

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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

Initial 12 month contract (will be extended further) - inside IR35 - candidate must be near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham (hybrid working)