Sr VMware Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a VMware NSX Security Consultant with extensive experience in network security to architect, deploy, and manage NSX-T based security solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application and network security along with a proven track record in deploying advanced security technologies. This role requires strategic thinking and hands-on capabilities while collaborating with clients in various regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in network security with deep expertise in VMware NSX-T.
• Experience in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government is an advantage.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy and manage NSX-T based security solutions.
• Design and implement Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation policies using NSX Distributed Firewall.
• Experience with NSX automation and orchestration tools.

Skills

Application & Networking Security

VMware NSX-T Data Center

Network Security

Micro-Segmentation

Zero Trust Network Architecture

VMware Avi Load Balancer

IDS/IPS

Education

VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator

VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Power CLI

vRealize Network Insight

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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.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom