Network Consultant

Network Consultant – London (Hybrid)
Remote, with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in London
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Network Consultant to join our Transformation Services team. You’ll play a key role in the design, implementation, and testing of network transformation projects — supporting the delivery of cutting-edge, secure, and scalable network solutions across our diverse customer base.
The initial focus will be on an exciting Local Government and Blue Light deployment spanning over 120 sites across the City of London, with opportunities to work on a variety of other customer projects over time.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that combines technical delivery, solution design, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of low-level designs (LLDs) for network transformation projects
  
• Lead implementation and testing phases, ensuring adherence to design and quality standards
  
• Contribute to solution test plans, test scripts, and documentation
  
• Deploy and configure Juniper networking solutions (LAN, wireless, campus-based)
  
• Work with Palo Alto firewalls (including SASE solutions) and HPE Aruba ClearPass
  
• Pre-stage, test, and implement network components in line with project scope
  
• Ensure effective transition of projects into operational support
  
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Service Managers, and engineers to achieve delivery outcomes
  
• Participate in technical discussions, presenting designs and test results to stakeholders
  Requirements:
  
• Proven experience designing and implementing Juniper networking solutions (LAN/WLAN)
  
• Experience deploying networking equipment across campus-based environments
  
• Strong knowledge of Palo Alto technologies and Aruba ClearPass
  
• Familiarity with NAC solutions, perimeter security, and monitoring toolsets
  
• Hands-on experience transitioning projects into operational support
  
• Understanding of change control processes and writing technical change documentation
  
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate technical details for non-technical audiences
  
• At least 5 years’ experience in Wireless and LAN design/implementation
  
• Relevant certification such as JNCIS-MistAI (or equivalent)
  Desirable Qualifications
  Advanced Juniper certifications (Switching, Mist – Specialist level)
  Aruba ClearPass (Professional level)
  Fortinet experience (FCP, FortiGate)
  Experience working with Palo Alto SASE
  Understanding of DNS and DHCP protocols
  Security Clearance (SC or NPPV3) advantageous
  What we offer:
  Enhanced holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  Holiday Purchase Scheme – option to buy up to 10 additional days each year.
  Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions – 5% employer contribution.
  Private Medical Cover with BUPA.
  EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies