Network Security Architect: VMware Microsegmentation

Devoteam; Figueirinha; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Devoteam Cyber Trust in Portugal is seeking a Network Security Consultant to join our Network Security Operations team. This role focuses on VMware NSX microsegmentation, firewall automation, and API integration to strengthen enterprise security.

You will lead daily firewall and WAF management, design zero-trust policies, automate security tasks via REST APIs, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with Cloud/DevOps teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with advanced microsegmentation solutions, specifically VMware NSX and/or VSF9.
• API integration experience with NSX and VSF9 APIs for automation.
• Fortinet FortiGate API automation experience transferable to VMware ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, and modern security posture design.
• Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Network Security Operations: Lead the daily management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and Proxy systems.
• Microsegmentation Architecture: Design, deploy, and enforce granular zero-trust microsegmentation policies within VMware virtualized environments to secure East-West traffic.
• Automation & Orchestration: Streamline operational workflows by consuming and interacting directly with infrastructure REST APIs to automate routine security policy updates.
• Incident & Change Management: Serve as a high-level escalation point for complex network security incidents, performance bottlenecks, and scheduled infrastructure changes.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with cross-functional infrastructure and Cloud/DevOps teams while providing technical guidance to junior engineering staff.

Skills

NSX/VSF9

API automation

Fortinet API

TCP/IP networking

English proficiency

Tools

VMware NSX

VSF9

Fortinet FortiGate

Job description

Devoteam Cyber Trust in Portugal is seeking a Network Security Consultant to join our Network Security Operations team. This role focuses on VMware NSX microsegmentation, firewall automation, and API integration to strengthen enterprise security.

You will lead daily firewall and WAF management, design zero-trust policies, automate security tasks via REST APIs, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with Cloud/DevOps teams.