Network, Data and Zero Trust Consultant in Edinburgh

Location: London

Salary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)

Level: Consultant

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of client work you will need to go through a Security Clearance process requiring 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

What You'll Learn

• The fundamentals of designing, supporting, and maintaining enterprise‑scale Zero Trust security architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with leading Zero Trust platforms and foundational knowledge of modern identity‑centric, cloud‑first security models.
• You will shape secure solutions, contribute to strategic roadmaps, and support secure transformation across networks, applications, endpoints, and data.
• Exposure to enterprise data protection strategies, network modernisation techniques such as segmentation, secure connectivity, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Design Support

• Assist in designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures for enterprise environments, supporting senior team members across users, devices, applications, data, and networks.
• Support secure access patterns using cloud‑based security and zero‑trust platforms under guidance.
• Contribute to enterprise‑wide security blueprints and reference architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, including data protection and network segmentation.
• Learn to design scalable identity‑centric security controls using SSO, MFA, device posture, and least‑privilege access models.
• Collaborate with networking teams to support WAN and remote access modernisation using cloud security and SASE frameworks.

Implementation & Hands‑On Experience

• Assist with policy creation and fine‑tuning (URL filtering, DLP, CASB, FWaaS), data loss prevention and encryption controls.
• Support app segmentation, connector deployment and contribute to network segmentation projects.
• Assist with Zero Trust client configuration and rollout, including secure network and data access.
• Integrate Zero Trust solutions with identity providers (Entra AD, Okta), SIEM/SOAR systems, endpoint platforms, and data repositories.
• Assist infrastructure teams in migrating legacy VPN, proxy, and firewall solutions to cloud‑native Zero Trust models.
• Participate in proof‑of‑concept evaluations and technical validation sessions.

Professional Development & Team Collaboration

• Support the team’s Zero Trust initiatives and roadmap, contributing ideas around data protection and network modernisation.
• Ensure security best practices are followed across projects and tasks.
• Assist with threat modelling, gap assessments, and risk evaluations for data and network assets.
• Promote the adoption of modern security frameworks and secure‑by‑design principles.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in troubleshooting Zero Trust deployment issues, performance concerns, identity‑related access failures, network connectivity issues, and data protection incidents.
• Monitor and tune telemetry, logs, and analytics to maintain operational performance across networks and data platforms.
• Actively participate in team training and knowledge‑sharing sessions.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Technical Foundations

• Up to 2 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, networking, data protection, or related technical roles (placements or internships acceptable).
• Familiarity with concepts such as Zero Trust, cloud platforms, identity and access management, data classification, encryption, or network segmentation.
• Basic understanding of networking, endpoint security, cloud technologies, or data protection strategies.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and security practices.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to ask questions and seek guidance from senior colleagues.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.
• A collaborative approach, showing respect for all team members and supporting inclusion and diversity.

Set yourself apart

• Entry‑level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or equivalent.
• Relevant technical training in cybersecurity, cloud, networking, or data protection.
• Any exposure to SASE/SSE, network security, or data‑centric platforms.
• A demonstrable enthusiasm for security, technology, data protection, networking, and continuous learning.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive basic salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.
• Flexibility and mobility are required; you may need to spend time onsite with clients and partners to deliver first‑class services.

Locations

• London
• Edinburgh
• Manchester

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