Network Security Consultant

Are you looking for a fresh challenge Interested in supporting businesses in the fast-moving world of telecoms

Our Networks team is looking to bring in exceptional individuals to join our industry-leading specialists to create lasting change in the ever-changing diverse and demanding enterprise and operational telecommunications industries.

You will be given the opportunity to shine excel and grow. You will have responsibility from day one for specific deliverables and the opportunity to engage with  strategic client decision-makers. We will support you in maintaining relevant technical skills  while you gain experience in consulting and the related soft skills in order to round out your abilities and career.

The team is based across our London head office and Cambridge Global Innovation & Technology Centre (GITC). Daily working locations vary guided by the needs of our clients. The role also involves internal contributions to the success and development of our team. You will have some autonomy to manage your diary.

Qualifications :

Skills and capabilities

• Strong academic background
• Telecoms experience in a role such as  network designer / manager / architect
• Knowledge of / experience with networking solution topics of software defined zero trust network access public cloud networking. Good knowledge in some / all of the following a benefit:
  • BGP/OSPF IS-IS BGP EVPN VXLAN
  • IPsec MACsec 802.1X/EAP WiFi 802.11
  • Firewall management and design e.g. Palo Alto Cisco Fortinet
  • Data centre network architectures micro segmentation / fabric overlays.
• Strong analytical skills and be able to apply more creative and abstract thinking to help develop ingenious solutions. 
• For this client facing role you will be able to
  • engage and present to clients with strong verbal and written communication
  • discuss network design principles and benefits strategically (we advise clients on network strategy and assure designs rather than preparing low level designs / configuration)
  • crystallise and highlight recommendations / insights. 
• Adaptable able to think on your feet and for yourself able to pick up new areas quickly

While networking interest/experience are essential we dont wish to let the technical skills menu above get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so if you think the role might be for you wed love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Additional Information :

Telecoms and Networking Consulting at PA:

We work with clients on some of the telecoms and technology sectors most challenging issues including commercial and technology strategy development systems and architecture design network and digital transformation systems/managed service procurement and development of innovative and novel products. 

We frequently work closely with colleagues across PA to build multi-disciplinary project teams. You will have opportunity to work with experts in disciplines such as strategy design operating model sourcing - and across a range of industries

As a Network and Security consultant you will be working on a range of cutting-edge projects that will both challenge and reward working in a highly collaborative environment. You will influence senior clients on often high profile high impact projects often of national significance. We expect you to fit into our highly collaboratively and mutually supportive team. .


Life At PA encompasses our peoples experience at PA. Its about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. 

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. 

Find out more about Life at PA here. 

We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: 

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days 
• Generous company pension scheme 
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives 
• Annual performance-based bonus 
• PA share ownership 
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work give as you earn) 

Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age background disability genetic information parental or family status religion or belief race ethnicity nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity (or expression) political belief veteran status or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time