Network Consultant

We're looking for a Senior Solutions Consultant to join a growing team supporting a wide range of public sector organisations, including central and local government, healthcare, education, and regulatory authorities. Senior Network Solutions Consultant - Public Sector Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 base salary plus 20% bonus Location: London / Hybrid Working Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Organisation: Leading IT Technology Partner Are you a technically skilled and commercially savvy Solutions Consultant with a passion for shaping innovative network solutions within the Public Sector? We're looking for a Senior Solutions Consultant to join a growing team supporting a wide range of public sector organisations, including central and local government, healthcare, education, and regulatory authorities. In this role, you'll be an integral part of the Pre-Sales function, collaborating with sales, engineering, and delivery teams to craft tailored solutions that meet the evolving connectivity and managed service needs of the public sector. A strong foundation in Wide Area Networks and network connectivity is essential, alongside experience working within public sector frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Provide Pre-Sales technical support to the Public Sector Sales Team throughout the sales cycle. Attend customer meetings, present solutions to mid-level and C-suite stakeholders, and lead technical discussions. Define and design bespoke network and managed service solutions, including documentation such as network diagrams and bills of materials. Collaborate with engineering and bid teams to ensure solution feasibility and alignment with technical and commercial objectives. Respond to RFI/RFPs with high-quality technical input and risk/dependency assessments. Support existing public sector clients with technical consultancy and solution updates. Ensure designs comply with relevant security, compliance, and governance standards. What We're Looking For: Minimum 4-5 years' experience in IT/Telecoms with a solid understanding of WAN, network infrastructure, and connectivity solutions. Demonstrated experience in a Pre-Sales role with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and relevant frameworks. Hands-on experience with technologies such as VPLS, MPLS, BGP, VRRP, IGRP, and platforms including Juniper (SRX/EX) and Cisco. Strong documentation skills (Microsoft Word, Project, Visio) and a grasp of Enterprise Architecture methods like TOGAF (desirable). Familiarity with secure Internet solutions (firewalls, SIEM), LAN environments, and cloud architectures (public/private) is a plus. Knowledge of sector-specific networks such as HSCN, PSN, or JANET is highly advantageous. What's in It for You? A dynamic, collaborative environment where technical expertise is valued. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects across multiple public sector verticals. Hybrid working flexibility with a supportive and experienced team. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ready to influence how digital infrastructure serves the public sector? Apply today or email "" and help shape smarter, more secure network solutions for the future