Network Security Consultant in Sheffield

Security / Network Consultant

As a Security / Network Consultant within the Digital Services team, you will be working alongside our sales, Pre-Sales and delivery teams to deliver hands-on solutions within your area of expertise on behalf.

The role of the Security / Network Consultant is critical to our digital transformation services.

This position is client facing, providing independent and expert consultancy, support on projects within your area of expertise.

The right candidate must be able to clearly explain verbally the underlying concepts of their area of expertise.

You must also be able to articulate to the client:

What we will do – How we will do it – Benefits gained

You will possess the ability to implement the proposed solution within their area of expertise.

The Security / Network Consultant must possess a strong business acumen - with awareness of the current business environment and the challenges it presents to organisations.

What skills will you have :

Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, encryption).

Experience with the implementation of CIS benchmarks

Knowledge of cloud security principles and practices.

Experience with UK & EU compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or CISA are highly preferred

Proven experience in conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies.

Experience in developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What will you be doing:

Security / Network Consultant , responsibilities:

Formal project lifecycle experience

Technical Delivery with time frames budget

Assist and work with other Technical Consultants on any issues.

Technical delivery (hands-on), design, and planning of projects.

Post sales Technical Delivery ownership of delivery activities.

Be a “trusted expert advisor” when needed - maintaining detailed industry knowledge.

Mentor and develop Level-2 Technical Consultants within the Digital Services team.

Professional ICT accreditations.

3-5 years’ experience supporting environments or delivering projects in technologiesareas listed.

A third level qualification in IT or relevant experience

Ideally over 2 years’ experience of working as a Security / Network Consultant within a professional service environment.

Security / Network consultancy experience within an MSP or similar business, covering a variety of verticals.

Strong business, commercial and risk management awareness with proven ability in the application of technical design governance.

Maintain Knowledge and skills as technology evolves.

Strong communications skills to describe, educate and coach others in the implementation of your designs; and good powers of negotiation and persuasion to bring others onboard.

Able to identify the best way to solve technical problems paying attention to limitations in software and hardware and assess and select the technologies needed to support them.

Good team member with good communication skills at all levels of seniority.

Good organisational and administrative skills.

Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure.

The ability to develop relationships with staff and clients.

Flexibility and adaptability.

Strong business/customer focus or awareness.

The ability to work independently and with relatively little oversight; good self-motivation.

Our Company, Auxilion – About Us

Work matters. It’s where we spend a third of our lives. At Auxilion we strive to be a great place to work, with career opportunities and development of people in our DNA. Our competitive advantage is how we support our clients on their journey.

Our people have a passion for their work, our culture and values. Whether your focus is technical, sales, finance or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.