Network Engineer

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. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit 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 | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales