VMware NSX Engineer

KeyBridge Technologies; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBridge Technologies in Mumbai and Bengaluru is seeking an experienced VMware NSX Administrator/Engineer to manage and optimize a large NSX environment across India. The role focuses on NSX-T, VCF integration, micro-segmentation, security policies, and high-availability of virtual networks.

You will deploy and tune NSX components, configure Tier-0/1 Gateways, implement distributed firewall strategies, and collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to meet business requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of VMware NSX architecture and components.
• Hands-on NSX-T deployment, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with VCF and NSX integration.

Responsibilities

• Administer NSX environments for stability and security.
• Deploy and optimize NSX Management Clusters and Edge Nodes.
• Design overlays, segments, transport zones, and logical switches.
• Configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 Gateways for routing.
• Implement DFW and Gateway Firewall policies.
• Develop micro-segmentation policies and RBAC integration.
• Manage NSX Load Balancing and edge services.
• Collaborate with infra and security teams on requirements.
• Perform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle tasks.
• Monitor health, performance, and capacity; troubleshoot issues.

Skills

NSX-T expertise

VCF integration

Micro-segmentation

Security policies

Troubleshooting

NSX Load Balancer

Troubleshoot with Traceflow

RBAC & LDAP integration

Networking troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

NSX Manager

NSX Edge

Traceflow tooling

Job description

Location: Mumbai | Bengaluru (Should be ready to travel across India)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Experience Required: 3-5 Years (or as per requirement)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced VMware NSX Administrator/Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize our VMware NSX environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VMware NSX-T, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), network virtualization, micro-segmentation, security policies, and advanced troubleshooting. The role involves ensuring high availability, security, performance, and seamless operations of the organization's virtual networking infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, manage, and support VMware NSX environments to ensure stable and secure operations.
• Deploy, configure, and optimize NSX Management Clusters and NSX Edge Nodes.
• Design and implement NSX logical networking components, including overlays, segments, transport zones, and logical switches.
• Configure and manage Tier-0 and Tier-1 Gateways for North-South and East-West traffic routing.
• Implement and maintain Distributed Firewall (DFW) and Gateway Firewall policies.
• Design and operate micro-segmentation policies using dynamic groups and security policies.
• Configure and manage NSX Load Balancing services for application delivery.
• Configure network services on NSX Edge Nodes, including routing and security services.
• Integrate and manage NSX within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.
• Configure LDAP/Identity Management integrations and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Implement and manage NSX Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) features, including IDS/IPS.
• Perform NSX lifecycle management activities, including upgrades, patching, version compatibility checks, and maintenance planning.
• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity utilization.
• Troubleshoot complex networking, security, and performance-related issues using tools such as Traceflow, logs, and health checks.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, and best practices.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support business requirements.
• Proactively identify risks, recommend improvements, and implement optimization initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of VMware NSX architecture, including Management, Control, and Data Planes.
• Hands-on experience with VMware NSX-T deployment, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX integration.
• Expertise in NSX Logical Networking, Segments, Overlays, and Transport Zones.
• Experience with Tier-0/Tier-1 Gateways and Logical Routing.
• Hands-on experience with Distributed Firewall (DFW) and Gateway Firewall configurations.
• Strong understanding of Micro-Segmentation and Zero Trust networking principles.
• Experience with NSX Load Balancer configuration and management.
• Knowledge of NSX Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP), IDS/IPS, and network security controls.
• Experience with LDAP/Active Directory integration and RBAC implementation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using Traceflow, packet captures, logs, and monitoring tools.
• Experience in NSX upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware certifications such as VCP-NV, VCAP-NV, or equivalent.
• Experience working in enterprise or large-scale data center environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies including VMware vSphere and vCenter.
• Understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VXLAN, and routing concepts.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant VMware certifications will be an added advantage.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Infrastructure & Security Operations
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Documentation & Process Adherence

Role Category: IT Infrastructure & Security