Sr VMware Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT services sector seeks a VMware NSX Security Consultant specializing in network security and VMware's NSX platform. The role focuses on architecting secure and scalable application services, requiring expertise in modern data center security protocols. Ideal candidates will possess strong client-facing skills and experience in regulated industries. This position offers a chance to work on cutting-edge security solutions, leveraging innovative technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in network security with expertise in VMware NSX-T Data Center.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), NAT, VPN, and firewall policies.
• Solid background in Greenfield and Brownfield deployment scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage NSX-T based security solutions as part of VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Design and implement Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation policies using NSX Distributed Firewall.
• Provide security visibility using vRealize Network Insight.

Skills

Network Security

VMware NSX-T Data Center

NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW)

Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)

Micro-Segmentation

VMware Avi Advanced Load Balancer

Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP)

vRealize Network Insight (vRNI)

NSX Automation

L2/L3 Networking

Education

VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator

VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization

CISSP

CCSP

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Power CLI

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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.