Technical Security Consultant

Bright Purple; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cyber Security Consultancy is seeking a Technical Security Consultant to provide expert guidance on complex cyber security projects for critical public sector organizations. This role combines operational, consultative, and technical services, requiring strong cyber infrastructure experience and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong cyber infrastructure experience.
• Confident communicator with ability to work independently.
• Experience with large-scale network design and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on cyber security projects.
• Support architecture design and pre-sales engineering.
• Deliver best practices and recommendations across client environments.

Skills

Communication

Cyber Infrastructure

Encryption

PKI

Cryptography

Tools

zScaler

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Cisco

F5 technologies

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Technical Security Consultant - Up to £60,000

We’re working with a specialist Cyber Security Consultancy that delivers elite advisory services to critical public sector organisations and major brands. They’re now looking for an ambitious Technical Security Consultant to join their expert team and help shape the future of digital resilience across the UK.

You’ll deliver a mix of operational, consultative, and technical services across a diverse client base. Your work will be vital to ensuring secure, robust, and optimised infrastructures while helping organisations get the most from their technology investments.

You'll also collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to support demos, pitches, and webinars, building both your personal profile and the company’s reputation.

You will;

Provide expert technical guidance on cyber security and infrastructure projects
Support architecture design, pre-sales engineering, troubleshooting, and solution planning
Translate complex technical concepts into clear advice for non-technical audiences
Deliver best practices and recommendations across client environments
Represent the company in key meetings, events, and webinars
Work hybrid (mostly remote), with occasional UK-wide travel and face-to-face sessions in central Glasgow

Key Skills & Experience

We’re looking for candidates with strong cyber infrastructure experience and excellent communication skills. Ideal experience includes:

zScaler or similar SASE/cloud security platforms
Firewall technologies, preferably Fortinet (but open to others: Palo Alto, Cisco, etc.)
Exposure to F5 technologies is desirable but not essential
Experience with large-scale network design, implementation, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus
Strong understanding of security fundamentals including encryption, PKI, and cryptography
Confident communicator who can work independently and within cross-functional teams

Bright Purple is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We partner with clients who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion across the industry.