Network Consultant

Venn GroupDV Cleared Role: Network Security Engineer Where: Onsite Reading Day rate: £475 - £525 Contract length : Initial 3 months +likely extension's ASAP start

 Network consultant

We are seeking an experienced Network Consultant to join a high-profile public sector engagement. Working alongside the Project Manager and Solution Architect, you will play a key role in the discovery, classification, and consolidation of customer networks, supporting the development of a robust migration roadmap aligned to business and security priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery workshops and data gathering across the customer environment.
• Classify and consolidate discovered endpoints by role or service.
• Group devices/endpoints in line with security guidelines and business processes.
• Develop a migration roadmap aligned with business priorities and technical requirements.
• Identify and prioritise business functions and services.
• Assess dependencies between systems, applications, and network requirements.
• Validate compatibility with the existing network estate.
• Define phased migration strategies to minimise operational disruption.

Skills & Experience

• Strong networking background with hands-on experience across Aruba, Cisco, and related technologies.
• Proven track record of delivering in public sector or secure environments.
• Ability to assess complex dependencies and translate findings into actionable migration phases.