Proxy Specialist (FortiProxy)

iO Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for a Proxy Specialist to manage a high-impact proxy migration project from Bluecoat to FortiProxy. The role involves deep technical expertise in web security frameworks and aims to ensure secure web access during this transition. Strong experience in network security and proxy architectures is crucial for this hybrid position requiring 1-2 days onsite in London.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with proxy migration, particularly from Bluecoat to FortiProxy.
• Deep expertise in FortiProxy and Web Secure Gateway solutions required.
• Strong knowledge of Bluecoat, including translating legacy configurations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the critical proxy migration project.
• Guide execution, mitigate risks, and ensure continuity of web access.
• Build and migrate URL filtering and access control policies.

Skills

Proxy migration projects

FortiProxy

Web Secure Gateway solutions

Network security

Web filtering

SSL inspection

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

SSL decryption

TCP/IP

HTTP/S

Job description

Proxy Specialist (FortiProxy)
1-2 Days Onsite in London
£500 to £550 per day Outside IR35
Initial 6 Month Contract

iO Associates are working with a top-tier consultancy renowned for its delivery of complex transformation projects across Cloud, Security, and Networking. Their latest programme involves a critical proxy migration and they are now seeking a Proxy Specialist with deep technical expertise to lead and support the transition.

This is a key position in the programme - the design, BOM, and migration plan are already in place, and your expertise will help guide execution, mitigate risks, and ensure continuity of secure web access.

The role is hybrid, with 1-2 days per week onsite in London.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Extensive hands-on experience delivering proxy migration projects, particularly from Bluecoat (Symantec) to FortiProxy
• Deep expertise in FortiProxy and Web Secure Gateway solutions
• Strong knowledge of Bluecoat, including translating legacy configurations into new vendor environments
• A solid background in network security - including web filtering, SSL inspection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Familiarity with proxy server architecture, deployment best practices, and performance optimisation
• Experience building and migrating URL filtering, access control policies, and other web access rules
• Strong understanding of SSL decryption, inspection mechanisms, and secure traffic handling
• Proficiency with core protocols such as TCP/IP and HTTP/S

If you're ready to take ownership of a high-impact migration project and join a forward-thinking security team, please apply with your latest CV. Applications will be reviewed and contacted in order of receipt.

Proxy Specialist (FortiProxy)
1-2 Days Onsite in London
£500 to £550 per day Outside IR35
Initial 6 Month Contract

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