About the Role
Colt is expanding its capability to deliver modern, cloud-based security services. This role involves guiding customers through SSE/SASE, Zero Trust, and secure network transformation, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with industry frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical pre-sales for SSE/SASE, Zero Trust, SD-WAN security, and cloud-delivered security
- Translate customer requirements into secure architectures and produce design artefacts
- Support RFPs, workshops, and bid activity with expert security input
- Advise on SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP, and cloud firewalling
- Oversee secure implementation of SSE/SASE and network security solutions
- Validate configurations and conduct assurance reviews across firewalls, SD-WAN, cloud controls, and identity-based access
- Provide guidance on hardening, secure configuration, and troubleshooting
- Apply GRC principles across designs and deployments
- Review and improve customer security policies and standards
- Perform risk assessments, threat modelling, and compliance gap analysis
- Advise on ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and GDPR
- Interpret threat intelligence and guide remediation strategies
- Support patching, OS hardening, and configuration management
- Assess vendor advisories and emerging threats
- Act as a senior advisor to internal teams and customers
- Communicate complex security concepts to technical and executive audiences
- Provide updates on risks, posture, and improvement opportunities
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with SSE/SASE platforms such as Zscaler, Netskope, Prisma Access, or Cisco SSE
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust and identity-centric security
- Experience with SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP, and cloud firewalling
- Expertise in firewalls including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Check Point
- Knowledge of SD-WAN security, NAC, IDS/IPS, DDoS, segmentation, encryption, and cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience with vulnerability management, secure configuration, and incident response
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Experience working with enterprise customers and senior stakeholders
- Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe
- High integrity and strong decision-making capabilities
Skills
- SSE/SASE
- Zero Trust
- SD-WAN Security
- Cloud Security
- SWG
- CASB
- ZTNA
- DLP
- Firewall Management
- GRC
- ISO 27001
- NIST
- PCI DSS
- GDPR
- Threat Intelligence
- Vulnerability Management
- Identity-centric security
Work Type
- Flexible working hours
- Option to work from home
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Option to work from home
- Extensive induction program with mentors and buddies
- Opportunities for further development and education
- Global Family Leave Policy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Internal inclusion and diversity employee networks
About the Company
- Colt provides network, voice, and data centre services to businesses globally
- Focused on empowering employees to create intelligent solutions
- Committed to connecting people, cities, businesses, and ideas
Equal Opportunity
- Colt values diversity of thought and experience
- Welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth
- Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles
- Provides support for recruitment process adjustments upon request
