Senior Network Consultant

Cyderes; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity services provider seeks a Senior Security Consultant focused on network security to design, implement, and optimize firewall solutions. The candidate will leverage expertise in multi-vendor environments, providing consultancy to clients and enhancing their security postures. This role demands exceptional technical skills and client-facing abilities, contributing to complex security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in network or cybersecurity engineering.
• Expertise in firewall technologies: Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of enterprise firewall solutions.
• Serve as security consultant for tailored network architectures.
• Conduct firewall audits and develop zero-trust architectures.

Skills

Network Security

Firewall Management

Consulting

Zero Trust Architecture

Technical Documentation

Education

Certifications in Cybersecurity (PCNSE, NSE Certified Expert, etc.)

Tools

Tufin

CheckPoint

Cisco ASA/FTD

Palo Alto

Fortinet FortiGate

Job description

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Cyderes (Cyber Defense and Response) is a pure-play, full life-cycle cybersecurity services provider with award-winning managed security services, identity and access management, and professional services designed to manage the cybersecurity risks of enterprise clients. We specialize in multi-technology, complex environments with the in speed and agility needed to tackle the most advanced cyber threats. We leverage our global scale and decades of experience to accelerate our clients’ cyber outcomes through a full lifecycle of cybersecurity services. We are a global company with operating centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and India.

About the Role:
As a Senior Security Consultant, Network, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise firewall solutions across a variety of client environments. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, and Fortinet firewalls, as well as strong proficiency in managing multi-vendor firewall estates via Tufin. While the primary focus is on network security, experience in endpoint protection products such as CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will be considered a strong advantage. You will act as a trusted advisor to Cyderes’ clients, delivering expert consulting on the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise firewall architectures. Leveraging your in-depth technical expertise and client-facing experience, you will help organizations transform their network security posture, align solutions with business drivers, and guide them through complex security initiatives. Your consultative mindset and ability to build strong, strategic client relationships will be central to your success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic security consultant, partnering with clients to understand their business needs and deliver tailored network security architectures
• Lead the design, deployment, migration, and optimization of firewall solutions across enterprise environments
• Architect secure, high-availability perimeter and segmentation designs utilizing Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, and Fortinet platforms
• Leverage Tufin SecureTrack and SecureChange for policy management, automation, compliance validation, and operational efficiency
• Conduct firewall audits, segmentation reviews, rule base cleanups, and develop zero-trust architectures
• Deliver high-quality technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams, and implementation plans
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, sales engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure solution alignment and success
• Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to customer teams and junior consultants
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security trends, technologies, and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Support broader security initiatives such as integration with SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native controls
  
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in network or cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on enterprise firewall deployments
• Strong expertise in Checkpoint, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA/FTD, and Fortinet FortiGate technologies
• Proficient in using Tufin to manage and optimize large-scale, multi-vendor firewall estates
• Experience with routing, switching, NAT, VPNs, high availability, and remote access configurations
• Understanding of Zero Trust, segmentation, and firewall best practices across hybrid environments
• Exposure to endpoint protection platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, or NIST CSF
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical detail to diverse audiences
• Certifications such as PCNSE, NSE Certified Expert, CCNP Security, CCSA/CCSE, and Tufin Certified Security Expert are strongly preferred
  
  
  
  
  

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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