OA-Functional Architect

Dew Softech, Inc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dew Softech, Inc in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an NSX Administrator on a contract basis. The role focuses on design, deployment, and ongoing management of VMware NSX environments to ensure stability, security, and performance of virtualized networks.

Responsibilities include implementing NSX-T, managing micro-segmentation, performing maintenance, and developing automation and documentation. Collaboration with security and network teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience administering NSX-T in enterprise environments with strong network foundations.
• Hands-on troubleshooting across multiple virtualization and network layers.
• Automation experience using PowerShell/PowerCLI, Python, or REST APIs.
• VMware certifications (VCP-NV/VCAP-NV) highly desired.
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Experience with monitoring tools like vRealize Network Insight, Aria Operations, SolarWinds or Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer NSX-T environments and policies.
• Manage micro-segmentation and security across virtualized workloads.
• Perform maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management of NSX components.
• Monitor NSX health, performance, and logs; use native and third-party tools.
• Troubleshoot complex networking/virtualization issues across layers.
• Collaborate with networks, servers, and security teams on designs and deployments.
• Develop documentation: topology diagrams, SOPs, and configuration records.
• Implement automation and scripting to improve efficiency and disaster recovery readiness.
• Support incident response for network virtualization and provide escalation support.

Skills

NSX-T administration

Networking fundamentals

vSphere/ESXi/vCenter

Troubleshooting

Automation scripting

PowerShell/PowerCLI

REST APIs

Python

Security best practices

VCP-NV/VCAP-NV

Cloud networking concepts

Tools

vRealize Network Insight

Aria Operations

SolarWinds

Splunk

Job description

OA-Functional Architect

Location: Harrisburg, PA Hybrid 1 day/week onsite.

Duration: Contract

Interviews will be via Teams

Complete Description:

Position Summary

The NSX Administrator is responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of VMware NSX environments. This role ensures the stability, security, and performance of virtualized network infrastructure while collaborating closely with security, systems, and network teams. The NSX Administrator also provides advanced troubleshooting, develops automation to streamline operations, and supports overall data center modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer VMware NSX-T environments, including logical routing, switching, load balancing, and distributed firewall policies.
• Manage micro segmentation strategies and enforce network security posture across virtualized workloads.
• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and lifecycle management of NSX components and related VMware platforms.
• Monitor NSX infrastructure health, performance, capacity, and logs using native tools and third-party monitoring systems.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving network overlays, transport nodes, edge appliances, and integrations with physical networks.
• Collaborate with network, server, and security teams to support architecture designs, platform upgrades, and new deployments.
• Develop and maintain documentation including topology diagrams, standard operating procedures, and configuration records.
• Implement automation and scripting to improve efficiency, consistency, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Support incident response activities related to network virtualization and ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support for critical infrastructure issues.

Required / Desired Skills

• Strong experience administering VMware NSX-T in enterprise environments Required
• Strong experience administering VMware NSX-T in enterprise environments. Solid understanding of networking concepts including VLANs, BGP, OSPF, VX Required
• Hands-on experience with vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and related VMware ecosystem technologies. Required
• Ability to troubleshoot complex networking and virtualization issues across multiple layers. Required
• Familiarity with network security best practices and micro segmentation design. Required
• Experience with automation/scripting using PowerShell/PowerCLI, Python, or REST APIs. Required
• VMware certifications such as VCP-NV, VCAP-NV, or equivalent hands on expertise Highly desired
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure). Highly desired
• Experience with monitoring tools (vRealize Network Insight, Aria Operations, SolarWinds, Splunk, etc.). Highly desired

Flexible work from home options available.