NSX-T Network Engineer

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Canada is seeking an experienced network engineer to support NSX environments. The role involves gathering requirements for networking changes, planning upgrades to the environment, and creating MOPs for the Operations team. Qualified candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in network engineering, a strong understanding of networking topics, and experience with virtualization technologies like VMWare NSX-T. This position emphasizes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network/infrastructure engineering.
• 3+ years working with storage and virtualization technologies.
• Strong knowledge of core networking topics such as TCP/IP routing & switching.

Responsibilities

• Support NSX environments and gather requirements for networking changes.
• Plan and design upgrades to the network environment.
• Create MOPs for the Operations team.

Skills

Network/infrastructure engineering

VMWare NSX-T and vSphere

TCP/IP routing

SSL/TLS

Load balancing techniques

VXLAN, EVPN/BGP

OSPF and BGP

Network-based security

PowerShell

VMware HCX

Tools

VMware vRealize Network Insight

Loginsight

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a network engineer to support NSX environments, gathering requirements from LOB/projects for various networking or DFW firewall changes creating the MOPs for the Operations team to implement. Plan and design upgrades to the environment and expansion of the environment to keep up with the growing demands.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in network/infrastructure engineering.
• A minimum of 3+ years working with storage and virtualization technologies preferably with VMWare NSX-T and vSphere.
• Strong knowledge of core networking topics such as TCP/IP routing & switching, SSL/TLS, and layer-4/layer-7 load balancing tools & techniques for web applications and services
• Experience working with network overlay technologies like VXLAN, EVPN/BGP
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking tools and technologies (e.g., Ethernet, IP, ARP, ping, traceroute)
• Understanding of standards-based routing protocols (OSPF and BGP)
• Understanding of core load balancing principles as well as Transport and Application Layer principles (persistence, monitoring [TCP, HTTP, HTTPS], cookies, etc.)
• Understanding of network-based security (e.g., access lists) and security concepts (black list vs. white list)
• Knowledge of challenges and solutions around network security topics such as firewalls, micro segmentation, and ‘zero trust’ approaches to network security
• Knowledge of PowerShell (or Ansible) for automation of network tasks (streamlining processes and flows). Working knowledge of VMware HCX
• Working knowledge VMware vRealize Network Insight and Loginsight