Sr VMware Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a highly skilled VMware NSX Security Consultant based in Leeds, UK. The role involves designing, implementing, and securing modern data center networks with VMware’s NSX security stack. Ideal candidates will have 8-12 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills, along with expertise in Zero Trust security solutions. You will be responsible for managing security solutions and providing insights using advanced VMware tools.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in network security, particularly with VMware NSX-T.
• Experience in regulated industries like finance or healthcare is preferred.
• Strong client-facing skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Network Security

Zero Trust Network Architecture

Micro-Segmentation

VMware NSX-T

IDS/IPS

vRealize Network Insight

VMware Avi Load Balancer

Education

VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator

VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Power CLI

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TAO Digital Solutions

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, 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.