Sr VMware Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in network security is seeking a VMware NSX Security Consultant with extensive expertise in Application & Networking Security. This role involves architecting and managing security solutions using VMware's NSX technology, focusing on Zero Trust principles and advanced threat prevention in complex environments. The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience in deploying secure network architectures and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in network security.
• Expertise in VMware NSX-T Data Center.
• Experience in regulated industries advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage NSX-T based security solutions.
• Design and implement Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation policies.
• Provide network and security visibility using vRealize Network Insight.

Skills

Network Security

Application & Networking Security

Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation

NSX Distributed Firewall

vRealize Network Insight

Terraform

Ansible

Power CLI

Education

VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator

VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization

CISSP

CCSP

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.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom