Sr VMware Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a skilled VMware NSX Security Consultant to join a leading client in Kingston upon Hull. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in network security and VMware technologies to design, implement, and secure modern data center networks, focusing on Zero Trust architectures. This is a full-time role demanding an individual with strong client-facing skills and extensive experience in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in network security with VMware NSX-T expertise.
• Strong experience with NSX Distributed Firewall and Load Balancer.
• Certifications in VMware security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage NSX-T based security solutions.
• Implement Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation policies.
• Provide security visibility using vRealize Network Insight.

Skills

Network Security

Application & Networking Security (ANS)

Micro-Segmentation

Zero Trust Network Architecture

VMware NSX-T Data Center

vRealize Network Insight

Automation (Terraform, Ansible)

Education

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

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

CISSP

CCSP

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Client:

TAO Digital Solutions

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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.