SC-Cleared Network Engineer (Proxies) – Hybrid

Octopus Computer Associates; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SC clearance

Umbrella PAYE

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Octopus Computer Associates is seeking a Network Engineer (Proxies) for Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, with hybrid working options. The contract runs for 5 months+ at £437 per day inside IR35, and applicants must be SC cleared and a sole UK national, with PAYE via Umbrella.

The role covers day‑to‑day proxy server management, incident handling, patching, and project support, with 80% office and 20% home working. Strong networking certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise networks with valid networking technical certifications.
• Experience with firewall products (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA & AnyConnect).
• Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and ITIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain 28 Proxy Servers across multiple environments.
• Handle 30–40 incidents per week and 20–30 web access requests weekly.
• Implement changes, patches and new project support for SAS applications.
• Provide Level 2/3 diagnostics and collaborate with Network Analysts to RUN activities.

Skills

Proxy infrastructure

Server maintenance

Incident management

Change implementation

Patch management

Web access administration

Troubleshooting

Operational support

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Octopus Computer Associates is seeking a Network Engineer (Proxies) for Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, with hybrid working options. The contract runs for 5 months+ at £437 per day inside IR35, and applicants must be SC cleared and a sole UK national, with PAYE via Umbrella.

The role covers day‑to‑day proxy server management, incident handling, patching, and project support, with 80% office and 20% home working. Strong networking certifications are required.