Join our Implementation team
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.
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.
We'd love you to have
Firewalls:
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.
We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!
Work in a way that works for you
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.
Join us
To become part of the success story, please apply now.
If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/
Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.