Job Description
Junior Network Engineer (Web Proxy) - Contract
Chester - Onsite 3 Days per Week | Contract
We're looking for a Junior Network Engineer with hands-on Web Proxy experience to join a busy EMEA Network team on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity to deepen your expertise in enterprise networking while working with leading technologies.
The Role:
* Support and configure web Proxy platforms (eg McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat).
* Contribute to change and incident activities within a complex enterprise network.
* Work with senior engineers to deliver stable, secure, and scalable network services.
* Assist with access policies, routing, SSL offloading, and load balancing.
Core Skills (Required):
* Practical experience with Proxy technologies (McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat or similar).
* Knowledge of F5 BIG-IP, VMWare NSX/AVI or other load balancers.
* Understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates, NAT, DNS, Layer 7 protocols.
* Comfortable with CLI/GUI tools for appliance configuration.
* Experience supporting network changes, troubleshooting, and ticketing systems.
Preferred (Nice-to-Have):
* Experience with Proxy builds, upgrades, or DLP/Malware protection.
* Familiarity with iRules, health monitors, TLS flows, or debugging tools (Wireshark, Fiddler).
* Exposure to Python/Ansible automation.
Contract Details:
* Location: Chester - onsite 3 days per week (no exceptions).
* Engagement: Contract.
* Collaborative EMEA Network Engineering team environment.
Apply Now
If you have hands-on Web Proxy experience and want to develop your skills in a large-scale enterprise setting, we'd love to hear from you.