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Network Consultant

Venn Group

Reading

On-site

GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Full time

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Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer for an onsite role in Reading. You will support a significant public sector project by conducting discovery workshops and developing a migration roadmap. The ideal candidate has a strong networking background, particularly with Aruba and Cisco technologies, and experience in secure environments. The day rate is £475 - £525, and the contract length is initially 3 months with potential extensions.

Qualifications

  • 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.

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

Networking background
Hands-on experience with Aruba
Hands-on experience with Cisco
Experience in public sector or secure environments
Job description

Venn Group
DV Cleared

Role: Network Security Engineer
Where:
Onsite Reading
Day rate: £475 - £525
Contract length : Initial 3 months + likely extensions
ASAP start

Network consultant

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.

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.
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