Network Consultant – East London (Hybrid)
Line Manager: Network Services Practice Lead
Business Unit/Function: Transformation Services
Employment Type: PAYE Permanent
Work Location: Remote, with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in London
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Role Summary
The Network Consultant role will be primarily responsible for supporting the delivery of low-level designs and leading the implementation and testing phases of network transformation projects.
The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and deploying Juniper networking solutions across campus-based environments and Palo Alto firewalling technology (ideally SASE), as well as a working knowledge of NAC solutions, perimeter security, and monitoring and management toolsets.
This role sits within Roc’s Professional Services division, with opportunities to work closely with the Operational team to effectively transition projects into support.
While there will be opportunities to work across Roc’s varied customer base, the initial programme of work will focus on a unique Local Government and Blue Light deployment, spanning over 120 locations across the City of London.
Key Responsibilities
* Input into implementation and deployment planning.
* Creation of solution and component-based test strategies and test scripts.
* Review and contribute to low-level designs in accordance with customer requirements.
* Maintain a consistent billable utilisation of 75%, escalating to the Networking Practice Lead when required and identifying billable activity to increase utilisation.
* Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge to deliver best-of-breed networking solutions and identify growth areas for Roc.
* Work within multi-disciplinary teams, including Programme and Project Managers, Service Managers, Operational and Project Engineers, and external stakeholders to achieve delivery outcomes and maintain high customer satisfaction.
* Participate in technical discussions with customers, presenting designs, test plans, and other artefacts to ensure stakeholder understanding and approval.
* Contribute to project reporting, including status updates to ensure alignment with customer expectations.
* Proactively raise risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact project delivery and completion to the Project Manager and appropriate internal stakeholders.
* Complete pre-staging and testing of network components in line with project scope.
* Support implementation engineers during the deployment phase, ensuring adherence to best practices and design standards.
* Complete ‘as-is’ documentation to aid knowledge transfer and handover into operational support.
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Experience:
Essential:
* Experience in design and implementation of Juniper networking transformations, including wireless and LAN.
* Experience deploying networking equipment across campus-based environments.
* Experience delivering HPE Aruba ClearPass solutions.
* Experience working with Palo Alto technology.
* Up-to-date accreditations in Juniper technologies.
* Experience transitioning a networking transformation from project into operational support.
* Knowledge of technical change control processes, including writing and presenting technical changes for approval.
Desirable:
* Up-to-date accreditation in Juniper Switching and Mist (Specialist level).
* Up-to-date accreditation in Aruba ClearPass (Professional level).
* Experience working with Fortinet firewalls in a network transformation programme.
* Experience writing High and Low-Level Designs for customer consumption.
* Experience with Palo Alto SASE technology.
* A working understanding of DNS and DHCP protocols.
Key Role Attributes:
* Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
* Analytical and creative thinker, able to re-prioritise and identify appropriate workarounds during delivery.
* Able to identify and communicate delivery risks, issues, and dependencies to internal stakeholders, including the Project Manager.
* Proactively seeks learning opportunities for self and others within the networking practice.
* Confident advising junior engineers on technical delivery and implementation approach.
Experience & Attainments:
* 5+ years’ experience in Wireless and LAN technology implementation and design.
* Experience engaging with customers and internal stakeholders up to management level.
* JNCIS-MistAI certification (essential).
Desirable:
* SC Clearance / NPPV3 Clearance.
* ACCP / FCP (Fortinet Certified Professional).
* Prior experience as a Networking Consultant, 3rd Line Engineer, or Network Engineer on large-scale transformation programmes.
Roc Values and Standards
At Roc, we are guided by our core values:
Honesty – We operate with integrity at all times, delivering with transparency and reliability.
Passion – We are proud of who we are and the clients we support.
Striving for Excellence – We always seek to go above and beyond in everything we do.
Making a Difference – We invest in our communities and support charitable initiatives each year.
Compassion – We care deeply about our colleagues, clients, and the solutions we deliver.
Ready to shape the future of network transformation?
Join Roc Technologies and become part of a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused team.
Apply now to become our next Network Consultant.