Specialist Security Consultant

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Orange Cyberdefense is the expert cyber security business unit of the Orange Group, providing security consulting, solutions and services to organisations around the globe. We strive to protect freedom and build a safer digital society. We are currently seeking a Specialist SecurityConsultant to join our team in the UK.

Working as Specialist Security Consultant

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Security Consultant with a keen interest in Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) technologies. This role is ideal for someone early in their cybersecurity career who is eager to learn and grow within a dynamic enterprise security team. You will support senior consultants in delivering firewall and network security services across client environments, focusing on technologies such as Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Checkpoint.

This is a client-facing role that blends technical understanding with a willingness to engage and support customers through their security transformation journeys.

Key responsibilities:

Support Delivery:

• Assist in the implementation and support of NGFW solutions under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Participate in configuration, rule-base reviews, and policy tuning of firewall platforms.

Client Engagement:

• Shadow and support client engagements to understand business needs and translate them into firewall requirements.
• Build foundational client-facing skills and grow into a trusted technical point of contacts.

SecurityOperations:

• Help gather firewall logs and assist in basic troubleshooting activities.
• Assist in the review of firewall rulesets and recommend minor changes to improve hygiene and compliance.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Produce accurate and professional documentation including configuration notes, change requests, and summary reports.
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases and standard operating procedures.

Learning & Development:

• Commit to continuous learning on NGFW platforms and foundational cybersecurity practices.
• Work toward certifications such as PCNSA, Fortinet NSE 4, or Checkpoint CCSA.

What we expect from you:

• 1–2 years in IT support, security operations, or relevant academic background.
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, subnets, routing, DNS).
• Familiarity with firewalls or basic exposure to NGFW platforms.
• Willingness to learn and support enterprise-scale cybersecurity environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to qualify
• Awareness of security frameworks such as NIST or ISO27001.
• Exposure to security operations, monitoring, or endpoint/network protection tools.

By joining one of the world’s leading cyber security companies, you will be offered the following:

• An opportunity to join a forward-thinking company, and a supportive work environment
• Private medical healthcare
• Health cash plan
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Company events several times a year

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Orange Cyberdefense are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all people, regardless of their race, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.

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