OA-Functional Architect-NSX(FA2) (810530)in Harrisburgh, PA

ValueBase Consulting; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

ValueBase Consulting is seeking an OA-Functional Architect-NSX(FA2) in Harrisburg, PA. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and managing VMware NSX-T environments to ensure stability, security, and performance of virtualized networks.

Responsibilities include NSX-T administration, micro segmentation, lifecycle management, and integration with physical networks. Strong automation skills and VMware certifications are highly valued for this onsite, contract-based position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and administer VMware NSX-T environments.
• Manage micro segmentation and security posture.
• Perform maintenance and lifecycle management of NSX components.
• Monitor NSX health and performance.
• Troubleshoot networking and virtualization issues.
• Collaborate on architecture designs and deployments.
• Develop and maintain topology diagrams and SOPs.
• Implement automation to improve efficiency and DR readiness.
• Support incident response for network virtualization.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and escalation.

Skills

NSX-T administration

Networking concepts (VLANs, BGP, OSPF)

vSphere/ESXi/vCenter

Automation/Scripting (PowerShell/Power

REST APIs

VMware certifications (VCP-NV/VCAP-NV)

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)

Monitoring tools (vRealize, SolarWinds

Tools

vRealize Network Insight

Aria Operations

SolarWinds

Splunk

Job description

OA-Functional Architect-NSX(FA2) (810530)
Harrisburg, PA 17110 1 day/week onsite.
3+ Months
$60/HR on W2

*****LOCAL AND W2 Candidates ONLY*****

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.

Skill Required:

Strong experience administering VMware NSX-T in enterprise environments

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

Job Features

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