Network Engineer

Armor; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Armor is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, deploy, and manage VMware NSX-T network virtualization solutions across on-prem and cloud environments. You will architect hybrid connectivity, configure BGP routing, and optimize security and performance in OCI, AWS, and Azure.

The role requires hands-on NSX-T/vSphere experience, strong networking fundamentals, and excellent communication. Hybrid work will be required with on-site presence in Plano, TX, or Pune, India depending on

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Network Engineering experience in enterprise production environments.
• Hands-on with VMware NSX-T and VMware vSphere.
• Strong networking fundamentals including BGP routing, L2/L2 VPNs, routing, and network segmentation.
• Experience with networking in at least one major cloud platform (OCI, AWS, or Azure) including hybrid connectivity.
• Strong troubleshooting, customer-facing support, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage VMware NSX-T network virtualization solutions (micro-segmentation, distributed firewall, automation).
• Design and implement networking in OCI, AWS, and Azure with VPCs, VNets, subnets, VPNs, and private connectivity.
• Architect and maintain hybrid cloud connectivity between on-premise and cloud environments.
• Configure and optimize F5 BIG-IP and evaluate open-source load balancing and WAF alternatives where appropriate.
• Build and maintain IaC for networking configurations (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM).
• Collaborate with SRE, Platform, Security, and Product Engineering teams to improve network security posture.

Skills

VMware NSX-T

VMware vSphere

BGP routing

L2/L3 VPNs

Hybrid cloud networking

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

ARM

Kubernetes

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

At Armor, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in securing cyberspace. Our vision is to be the trusted protector and de facto standard that cloud-centric customers entrust with their risk. We strive to continuously evolve to be the best partner of choice, breaking norms and tirelessly innovating to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and reshaping how we deliver customer outcomes. We are passionate about making a positive impact in the world, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced talent to join our dynamic team.

Armor has unique offerings to the market so customers can a) understand their risk b) leverage Armor to co-manage their risk or c) completely outsource their risk to Armor.

Armor is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer. The ideal candidate has strong experience with VMware NSX-T, enterprise networking fundamentals, virtualization, and hybrid cloud networking. Experience with F5, VMware vCloud Director, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and other cloud networking technologies are highly desirable and will enable the engineer to contribute more quickly within Armor's environment.

This role operates in a hybrid structure with on-site presence three days a week, specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, based in the Plano, Texas area, OR on-site presence four days a week, specifically Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, based in Pune, India.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Additional duties may be assigned as required)

• Design, deploy, and manage VMware NSX-T network virtualization solutions, including micro-segmentation, distributed firewall, and network automation.
• Design and implement networking in Oracle OCI, AWS, and Azure, including Compartments, VPCs, VNets, subnets, security groups, route tables, VPNs, FastConnect, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, load balancing, DRG, Transit Gateway, Virtual WAN, PrivateLink, Private Endpoints, and cloud-native DNS.
• Architect and maintain hybrid cloud connectivity between on-premises virtualization environments and public cloud providers (OCI, AWS, Azure).
• Configure and optimize F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM) to ensure high availability, redundancy, and security, and evaluate and deploy open-source load balancing and WAF alternatives (NGINX, HAProxy, Envoy, ModSecurity, Coraza, or equivalent) where appropriate.
• Implement and manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN (L2L) solutions for secure connectivity between data centers and cloud environments.
• Configure and maintain BGP routing for dynamic network communication and optimized traffic flows across multi-site deployments.
• Manage and optimize VMware vCloud Director (vCD) for multi-tenant cloud environments, including resource provisioning and networking.
• Administer VMware vSphere and adjacent VMware products (vRealize, vSAN, Horizon) to ensure performance, scalability, and security for virtualized workloads.
• Conduct VMware NSX V-to-T migrations and support SDDC and hardware refresh activities.
• Configure and manage cloud-native network security services, including WAF, DDoS protection (AWS Shield, Azure DDoS Protection, OCI WAF), PrivateLink and Private Endpoints, and Network Security Groups across cloud environments.
• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM) for networking configurations, and contribute to GitOps and pipeline automation workflows.
• Collaborate with SRE, Platform Architecture, Security, and Product Engineering teams to enforce compliance, improve network security posture, and support customer-facing reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking and virtualization issues across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, and provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for networking, incidents, escalations, and performance tuning.
• Document network architectures, configurations, runbooks, and operational procedures so launched capabilities are support-ready.
• Use AI-assisted tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent) as a daily part of design, scripting, documentation, and troubleshooting work, critically evaluating AI generated outputs for accuracy, security, and operational fit.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 4+ years of Network Engineering experience supporting enterprise production environments.
• Hands-on experience with VMware NSX-T and VMware vSphere.
• Strong networking fundamentals including BGP routing, Layer 2/Layer 3 VPNs, routing, and network segmentation.
• Experience with networking in at least ONE major cloud platform (Oracle OCI, AWS, or Azure), including hybrid connectivity.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, customer-facing production support experience, and excellent communication/documentation skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS (Not Mandatory):

• VMware vCloud Director (vCD)
• F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM)
• Proxmox, KVM, or other open-source virtualization
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Ansible)
• Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting
• Git and CI/CD
• SD-WAN
• Zero Trust networking
• Network observability and monitoring (Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, vRealize Network Insight)
• Firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point)
• Cloud-native WAF, DDoS protection, and CDN integration
• AI-assisted development tools and AI security awareness
• All preferred certifications (VMware, OCI, AWS, Azure, F5, Proxmox)
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) - NSX-T
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, or VCP-Cloud).
• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS LTM, GTM, or APM).
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty.
• Proxmox VE Certified Professional, or equivalent open-source virtualization certification.

WHY ARMOR

Join Armor if you want to be part of a company that is redefining cybersecurity. Here, you will have the opportunity to shape the future, disrupt the status quo, and be a part of a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. We are not looking for someone who simply fills a role – we want talent who will help us write the next chapter of our growth story.

ARMOR CORE VALUES

• Commitment to Growth:A growth mindset that encourages continuous learning and improvement with adaptability in the face of challenges.
• Integrity Always:Sustain trust through transparency + honesty in all actions and interactions regardless of circumstances.
• Empathy In Action:Active understanding,compassionand support to the needs of others through genuine connection.
• Immediate Impact:Taking initiative with swift, informed actions to deliver positive outcomes.
• Follow-Through:Dedication to delivering finished results with attention to quality and detail to achieve the desired outcomes.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment can be either in an office setting or remotely from anywhere.

Equal opportunity employer - it is the policy of the company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.