Network Web Proxy Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy Tech (F5 BIG-IP, Mcafee, Skyhigh, Bluecoat)

Scope AT Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment banking tech firm is seeking a Network Web Proxy Engineer for a 12-month contract role in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Proxy technologies like McAfee and F5 BIG-IP, along with proven skills in implementing Access Policies and troubleshooting complex network issues. This opportunity offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in supporting network changes and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with enterprise ticketing systems is a plus.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Python or Ansible is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure Access Policies for Web Proxies.
• Contribute to change and incident activities.
• Collaborate with engineers and architectures for secure services.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Proxy platforms (McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat)

Knowledge of Load Balancing technologies (F5 BIG IP)

TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates knowledge

Ability to use CLI and GUI interfaces

Troubleshooting connectivity issues

Documenting work clearly

Logical thinking and proactive working

Job description

Overview

Network Web Proxy Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy Tech (F5 BIG-IP, McAfee, Skyhigh, Bluecoat)

Our client is looking for a Web Proxy Network Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery and enhancement of their EMEA network. This role is ideal for someone who already has hands-on experience working with Proxy technologies (such as McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat, or similar), and is ready to step into a fast-paced enterprise environment where you can further deepen your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and management of Web Proxies
• Contribute to change and incident activities within a complex network infrastructure
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services

Core Skills & Experience

Required:

• Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy platforms (eg McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat)
• Experience or knowledge of Load Balancing technologies such as F5 BIG IP (LTM/GTM) VMWare Next Gen Load Balancer (formerly AVI Networks)
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates, NAT, DNS, and Layer 7 protocols
• Comfort using CLI and GUI interfaces for network appliance configuration
• Prior experience supporting network changes and/or troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Familiarity with enterprise ticketing systems and structured change processes
• Ability to document work clearly and communicate with stakeholders
• A proactive, logical thinker who can work independently in a project-driven environment

Preferred:

• Experience building from base and upgrading firmware of Web Proxies
• Experience of DLP/Malware Protection & Mitigation infrastructure
• Experience writing or editing iRules, health monitors, or similar load balancing policies
• Awareness of certificate management, TLS handshake flow, and debugging tools (Wireshark, Fiddler)
• Experience with network segmentation, DMZ environments, or application onboarding
• Interest or experience with network automation tools (eg Python, Ansible)
• Exposure to service onboarding or migration projects in a medium-to-large enterprise

Contract Details

Contract Role inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract - 3 days a week in office (candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham)