Network Security Consultant

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. TheSoftcat Way.

There isa uniqueness to Softcat-what we do, how we do it and whywe 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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: 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!

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:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

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.

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

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 authenticallyyouas possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Marlow, Newcastle, South Coast

• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Life Assurance
• Holiday
• Trips
• Vouchers
• Partner/family Benefits
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support