Network Proxy Engineer

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: September 30, 2026

Work Set Up: Hybrid (must be eligible for BPSS)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Network Proxy Engineer to manage and support enterprise proxy services across cloud and on premises environments. This role focuses on maintaining secure web gateway operations and optimising proxy configurations to ensure reliable and secure outbound traffic handling. The position plays a key role in managing proxy platforms, maintaining PAC file logic, and supporting secure web access policies to maintain consistent connectivity and security across the organisation’s network infrastructure.

What you will do:

• Maintain and support enterprise proxy platforms including Zscaler, Blue Coat, or equivalent technologies.
• Troubleshoot proxy service issues affecting outbound web traffic and connectivity.
• Develop, test, and optimise PAC and WPAC files to manage traffic steering and exception handling.
• Configure and maintain secure web gateway policies including URL filtering and access controls.
• Support SSL inspection processes and manage certificate related configurations within proxy services.
• Implement and maintain authentication flows for proxy access and policy enforcement.
• Analyse web access issues and investigate routing behaviour across proxy infrastructure.
• Document proxy configurations, policies, and operational procedures to maintain accurate technical records.
• Contribute to incident management and change management processes related to proxy services.

• Experience managing enterprise proxy platforms such as Zscaler, Blue Coat, or equivalent secure web gateway technologies.
• Strong experience developing and maintaining PAC file logic using JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of HTTP and HTTPS protocols and web traffic behaviour.
• Knowledge of SSL inspection, certificate management, and proxy security controls.
• Familiarity with proxy chaining, traffic routing, and outbound access control policies.
• Experience troubleshooting web access issues within enterprise network environments.
• Strong understanding of secure web gateway architecture and outbound traffic management.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills within enterprise networking and security environments.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.