Network Engineer

  • Huxley
  • Chester, Cheshire
  • 26/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

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.

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Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC387148 England and Wales