Sr VMware Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a VMware NSX Security Consultant in Bolton with 8–12 years of experience. This role involves designing and deploying advanced security solutions within VMware environments. Ideal candidates will have strong technical expertise in network security policies and VMware technologies.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in network security.
• Deep expertise in VMware NSX-T Data Center required.
• Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking, routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage NSX-T based security solutions.
• Design and implement Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation policies.
• Provide network and security visibility using vRealize Network Insight.

Skills

Network Security

Application & Networking Security

Micro-Segmentation

Zero Trust Network Architecture

Client-facing Skills

Education

Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.)

VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator (VCP-PCS Admin)

VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization (VCAP-NV)

Tools

NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW)

NSX-T Data Center

VMware Avi Load Balancer

vRealize Network Insight (vRNI)

NSX Automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Power CLI)

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Client:

TAO Digital Solutions

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: VMware NSX Security Consultant

Experience: 8–12 Years

Job Type: [Full-Time / Contract]

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled VMware NSX Security Consultant with deep expertise in Application & Networking Security (ANS). This role demands a strategic thinker with hands-on capabilities in designing, implementing, and securing modern data center networks using VMware’s full NSX security stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, deploy, and manage NSX-T based security solutions as part of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) implementations.
• Design and implement Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation policies using NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW) for application-centric security.
• Deliver secure and scalable application services using the VMware Avi Load Balancer.
• Configure and operationalize VMware vDefend Advanced Threat Prevention, including IDS/IPS, malware detection, and network sandboxing.
• Provide network and security visibility using vRealize Network Insight (vRNI).
• Experience with NSX automation and orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Power CLI).
• Familiarity with container networking and NSX integrations with Kubernetes (Tanzu, etc.).
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government is an advantage.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in network security with deep expertise in VMware NSX-T Data Center.
• Proven experience with:
• NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW)
• NSX Gateway Firewall
• Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)
• Micro-Segmentation strategy and enforcement
• VMware Avi Advanced Load Balancer
• NSX Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP), including IDS/IPS
• vRealize Network Insight (vRNI)
• NSX Automation
• Solid background in Greenfield and Brownfield deployment scenarios.
• Hands-on experience in security policy creation, enforcement, and auditing across complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), NAT, VPN, and firewall policies.

Certifications (Preferred):

• VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator (VCP-PCS Admin)
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization (VCAP-NV)
• Other relevant security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.) are a plus.