Proxy SME

Overview

Role:
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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience with in 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 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 setup you have chosen and your placement.