Sr VMware Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a VMware NSX Security Consultant in Bournemouth. This vital role requires a candidate with in-depth knowledge of network security, particularly in VMware's NSX platform, to design and implement robust security measures for data centers. The role involves managing advanced security solutions and working with diverse teams to ensure compliance and performance in highly regulated environments. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a background in implementing zero trust strategies.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in network security with VMware NSX-T.
• Hands-on with zero trust policy and security implementation.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy NSX-T based security solutions.
• Implement zero trust micro-segmentation policies.
• Manage NSX automation and orchestration tools.

Skills

Network Security

VMware NSX-T Data Center

Zero Trust Network Architecture

Micro-Segmentation

VMware Avi Load Balancer

Advanced Threat Prevention

vRealize Network Insight

NSX Automation

L2/L3 Networking

Routing Protocols

Education

VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator

VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Power CLI

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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.