Network Consultant

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Reading; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Network Consultant to join a high-profile public sector engagement in Reading. The role involves conducting discovery workshops, consolidating network endpoints, and developing a migration roadmap aligned with business priorities. Key skills include a strong networking background with Aruba and Cisco and proven public sector experience. The contract offers a day rate of £475 - £525.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering in public sector or secure environments.
• Ability to assess complex dependencies and translate findings into actionable migration phases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery workshops and data gathering across the customer environment.
• Classify and consolidate discovered endpoints by role or service.
• Develop a migration roadmap aligned with business priorities and technical requirements.

Skills

Strong networking background with Aruba and Cisco

Experience in public sector or secure environments

Stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Consultant to join a high-profile public sector engagement. Working alongside the Project Manager and Solution Architect, you will play a key role in the discovery, classification, and consolidation of customer networks, supporting the development of a robust migration roadmap aligned to business and security priorities.

Contract: 3 months • Security clearance: SC required • Location: on site in Reading • Day rate: £475 - £525

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery workshops and data gathering across the customer environment.
• Classify and consolidate discovered endpoints by role or service.
• Group devices/endpoints in line with security guidelines and business processes.
• Develop a migration roadmap aligned with business priorities and technical requirements.
• Identify and prioritise business functions and services.
• Assess dependencies between systems, applications, and network requirements.
• Validate compatibility with the existing network estate.
• Define phased migration strategies to minimise operational disruption.

Skills & Experience

• Strong networking background with hands-on experience across Aruba, Cisco, and related technologies.
• Proven track record of delivering in public sector or secure environments.
• Ability to assess complex dependencies and translate findings into actionable migration phases.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively alongside project managers and solution architects.