At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the build and deployment of Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway solutions in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Pontoon, an inclusive employment consultancy focused on diverse talent.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, hybrid work model, and supportive career development.
- Other info: Join a disability-confident employer committed to inclusivity and support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving innovative tech solutions in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Experience with Skyhigh proxies and strong engineering skills required.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Location: Chester - Hybrid (3 days in office)
Contract: 12 months with possible extension.
Rate: £550 inside umbrella
Role Overview
We are hiring a hands-on Proxy SME to lead the build, deployment, and implementation of Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solutions within a large-scale, enterprise environment. This is a delivery-focused engineering role - ideal for candidates who enjoy taking designs and driving them through to production, owning everything from initial build through to live implementation and early life support.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience building and implementing Skyhigh (or McAfee) Web Gateway proxies
- Strong hands-on engineering background across:
- Proxy technologies (policy, SSL, traffic handling)
- Routing, switching, and firewalling
- DMZ / secure network design
- Experience delivering:
- Production implementations and large-scale deployments
- Low-level design to live build execution
- Strong troubleshooting capability within complex enterprise environments
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
Nice to Have
- Automation experience (Python / Ansible / APIs)
- Financial services or regulated environment experience
- Exposure to low-latency or trading network environments
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Locations
Proxy SME Engineer in Cheshire, Chester employer: Adecco
At Pontoon, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer that values diversity and fosters a supportive work culture. As a Proxy SME Engineer in Chester, you'll benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive rates, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the advantages of a collaborative team dedicated to your success.
