Junior Network Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy/Load Balancing, F5, GUI, Automation, Python

Contract Junior Network Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy/Load Balancing, F5, GUI, Automation, Python

We are hiring a Load Balancing AND/OR Proxy Network Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery and enhancement of our EMEA network.

This role is ideal for someone who already has hands-on experience working with load balancers and/or Proxy technologies (such as F5 BIG-IP, McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat, or similar), and is ready to step into a fast-paced enterprise environment where you can further deepen your expertise.

You will:

• Support the implementation and configuration of application delivery services (load balancing, SSL offload, web proxies)
• Contribute to change and incident activities within a complex network infrastructure
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services

We are not looking for someone brand new to the technology - you should already be familiar with the key tools and concepts and be ready to contribute from day one, even if you're still developing full mastery.

About The Team:
Our EMEA Network Engineering team is responsible for delivering load balancing, Proxy, and secure access services across the enterprise network. The team supports project delivery, application onboarding, and service life cycle management.

We work with technologies like F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM), Skyhigh, SSL offloading, and automation tools. You'll join a knowledgeable, supportive team and contribute to both network changes and new service rollouts.

Core Skills & Experience

Required:

• Hands-on experience supporting or configuring load balancers (eg F5 LTM/GTM, AVI Networks) or Proxy platforms (eg McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat)
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates, NAT, DNS, and Layer 7 protocols
• Comfort using CLI and GUI interfaces for network appliance configuration
• Prior experience supporting network changes and/or troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Familiarity with enterprise ticketing systems and structured change processes
• Ability to document work clearly and communicate with stakeholders
• A proactive, logical thinker who can work independently in a project-driven environment

Preferred:

• Experience writing or editing iRules, health monitors, or similar load balancing policies
• Awareness of certificate management, TLS handshake flow, and debugging tools (Wireshark, Fiddler)
• Experience with network segmentation, DMZ environments, or application onboarding
• Interest or experience with network automation tools (eg Python, Ansible)
• Exposure to service onboarding or migration projects in a medium-to-large enterprise

Contract Role inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract - 3 days a week in office (candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham)

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