Lead Network & Security Consultant (Cisco/Fortinet) – Hybrid

Reboot Recruit; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Wavenet Academy learning

Job summary

Reboot Recruit is seeking a Network & Security Delivery Team Leader in Bristol with hybrid working (3 days in the office). The role focuses on delivering complex enterprise networking and security projects, with hands-on leadership of a small team of consultants.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Cisco/Fortinet experience, a track record of project ownership from design to commissioning, and the ability to mentor a technical delivery team. Some leadership exposure is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise networking and security solutions.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco and Fortinet technologies (routing, switching, SD-WAN, NGFW).
• Proven ability to own customer projects from design through deployment and commissioning.
• Ability to act as senior escalation point and mentor consultants.
• Cisco and/or Fortinet certifications (CCNP and NSE 7/FCSS preferred).
• Current or previous SC clearance with ability to re-obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network and security projects, from workshops and design to deployment.
• Provide technical guidance to 5–6 consultants, with potential for future management responsibilities.
• Deliver complex solutions across enterprise environments in a hands-on delivery role (approx. 80% delivery, 20% leadership).
• Collaborate with project management and technical delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Cisco & Fortinet expertise

Technical leadership

Senior escalation point

UK driving licence

Education

CCNP

NSE 7/FCSS

SC clearance

Job description

Reboot Recruit is seeking a Network & Security Delivery Team Leader in Bristol with hybrid working (3 days in the office). The role focuses on delivering complex enterprise networking and security projects, with hands-on leadership of a small team of consultants.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Cisco/Fortinet experience, a track record of project ownership from design to commissioning, and the ability to mentor a technical delivery team. Some leadership exposure is beneficial.