Job Title: Technical Consultant - Change Impact
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week on-site)
Salary: £65,000 basic + £6,000 car allowance + 10% bonus + 10% DV allowance
Security Clearance: SC required to start, with willingness to undergo DV clearance
About the Role
A leading global IT consultancy is seeking a Change Impact Technical Consultant to join its expanding Defence and National Security division. This is a highly customer-facing role that demands strong technical leadership and a deep understanding of both business and technical requirements.
You will be responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable network solutions, producing high-quality design documentation, guiding the technical delivery, and ensuring compliance through internal governance processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Interpret complex business and technical requirements to create robust and secure network solutions.
* Lead the development of design documentation, ensuring all outputs meet internal quality and governance standards.
* Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to operational handover.
* Collaborate closely with programme teams and cross-functional stakeholders to support integrated solution delivery.
Required Skills and Experience
* Proven ability to understand and address customer business and technical needs through effective solution design.
* Experience designing and implementing solutions with technologies from global network vendors such as Cisco and Juniper.
* Strong documentation skills with a track record of producing high-quality technical collateral.
* Industry-recognised certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA-Design, or JNCIA-Junos.
* Ability to deliver non-standard solutions that span LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, Voice, Video, Cyber, and Security technologies.
* Solid understanding of the full project lifecycle, with an awareness of delivery risks, dependencies, and commercial considerations.
* Confident supporting programme managers with reporting and delivery tracking to ensure projects are completed on time and to specification.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead discussions and make informed decisions under pressure.
Desirable
* Previous experience working within the UK Defence sector or other secure environments.
If you're a technically strong consultant looking for your next challenge in a secure, complex, and mission-critical environment - we'd like to hear from you.
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