Network Consultant (Professional Services) Location: UK (Flexible) | Regular travel to North of Scotland (Thurso)) Security: Must be eligible for UK SC clearance We’re looking for an experienced Network Consultant to join our Professional Services team, delivering high-impact network and security change across complex enterprise environments. This role plays a key part in a large, secure customer environment, while also supporting wider project delivery across our customer portfolio. You’ll combine hands-on technical implementation with full ownership of delivery – from design through build, test, and transition into service. If you enjoy working in governed environments where quality, documentation, and accountability really matter, this role offers both challenge and long-term progression. What You’ll Be Doing: Acting as lead technical consultant on network and security projects Delivering LAN, WAN, WLAN, and firewall solutions in line with HLDs and LLDs Deploying and configuring enterprise technologies (primarily Cisco and Palo Alto) Owning on-site delivery, testing, commissioning, and handover to Managed Services Producing high-quality as-built documentation and configuration records Supporting transition into service, including knowledge transfer and early life support Working closely with Managed Services, Microsoft teams, vendors, and third parties Identifying risks, managing dependencies, and ensuring delivery to agreed standards Contributing technical insight to future change, improvements, and pre-sales activity Building strong customer relationships as a trusted technical advisor Essential experience: Strong hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise networking Experience with enterprise firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, or similar) Solid Layer 2 & 3 networking knowledge (VLANs, routing, STP, DHCP, DNS) Experience delivering solutions into managed service or operational environments Strong troubleshooting skills in live production environments Comfortable working from LLDs and implementation plans Proven ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation Desirable experience: Palo Alto, Cisco Meraki, Juniper, or Fortinet technologies NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass) SD-WAN or software-defined networking Network automation or scripting exposure Experience in secure or regulated environments (e.g. nuclear, defence, public sector) Certifications (or equivalent experience): CCNA / CCNP, JNCIP, NSE4 or similar What You’ll Need Willingness to travel regularly to the North of Scotland and stay overnight when required Full UK driving licence (preferred) Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC)