Sr VMware Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is searching for a VMware NSX Security Consultant with 8-12 years of experience. The role involves architecting and managing advanced security solutions utilizing the full NSX security stack, with responsibilities ranging from Cloud implementations to Zero Trust strategies. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong expertise in networking security and VMware technologies to ensure robust data protection strategies.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in network security, particularly with VMware NSX-T.
• Hands-on experience with NSX Distributed Firewall, Zero Trust strategies, and VMware security solutions.
• Strong foundation in L2/L3 networking and routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage security solutions using NSX-T as part of VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Design Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation policies and deliver secure application services.
• Provide network visibility using vRealize Network Insight and implement advanced threat prevention.

Skills

Network Security

VMware NSX-T Data Center

Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)

Micro-Segmentation

VMware Avi Load Balancer

IDS/IPS

vRealize Network Insight (vRNI)

NSX Automation

Container Networking

Client-facing Skills

Education

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

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

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.