Network Security Consultant

Are you a security-first networking expert who thrives on variety? We are a leading UK-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Platinum Partner to the world's top security vendors. We are looking for a Network Security Consultant to join our Professional Services team.

In this role, you won't just be "keeping the lights on." You will be the technical lead for high-impact projects, moving from initial design and high-level architecture through to hands-on implementation and migration for our enterprise clients. You'll be their trusted advisor, helping them navigate the transition from legacy hardware to next-gen SASE and cloud-native architectures.

We are looking for a "T-Shaped" engineer-someone with deep expertise in firewalls but a broad understanding of the modern infrastructure stack.

As Technical Consultant - Network Security, you'll be responsible for:

• Design & Implementation: Lead the delivery of complex security solutions, including HLD (High-Level Design) and LLD (Low-Level Design) documentation.

• Multi-Vendor Integration: Act as a subject matter expert across our core stack: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, and Zscaler.

• Modernisation: Guide customers through the adoption of SASE and Zero Trust frameworks.

• Cloud & Containers: Support the security of modern application environments, ensuring robust protection for Docker and Kubernetes clusters.

• Technical Leadership: Act as a bridge between the sales specialist teams and the technical delivery arm, providing pre-sales support and technical validation when required.

Do you have experience in VPN?, Proven experience configuring and deploying Palo Alto (Strata/Prisma), Fortinet (FortiGate), and Check Point (Quantum).

• Cloud Security: Deep knowledge of Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) and its integration into corporate environments.

• VPN & Identity: Strong understanding of IPsec, SSL VPNs, and identity-based access control.

Containerisation:

Experience securing containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (e.g., Calico CNI, K8s Network Policies).

We value experience, but the following (or equivalents) are highly regarded:

• PCNSE (Palo Alto) / NSE 4-7 (Fortinet) / CCSA/CCSE (Check Point).

• Zscaler Certified Cloud Strategist.

• CKA/CKAD (Kubernetes) or Security-specific container certs.

Pulled from the full job description

• Flexible schedule, We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
• Hybrid working
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

Softcat's Implementation Services department delivers our customer facing technical solutions. The department consists of a growing team of sixty consultants and engineers specialising in Datacentre, Networking and Security, End User Computing, Unified Communications, Platform and Public Cloud solutions; dotted all over the UK. Success. The Softcat Way. There is a uniqueness to Softcat - what we do, how we do it and why we do it. At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action.