Job Description
Lead NSX Engineer
* Farnborough – Onsite 5 days a week
* Up to £80,000 + Benefits
* DV Clearance eligibility required
Are you an experienced Network Engineer with deep expertise in VMware NSX?
We’re looking for a highly skilled Lead NSX Engineer to join a cutting-edge programme within the Aerospace, Defence & Security sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on secure government projects, leveraging advanced technologies to solve complex, real-world challenges.
You’ll act as the technical authority for all things NSX, leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of network architectures within hyperconverged infrastructure environments.
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for DV clearance (active clearance is highly desirable).
This role is onsite in Farnborough, 5 days a week.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead deployment and configuration of VMware NSX-T components, including:
* Logical networking
* Distributed firewall
* Load balancing
* VPN services
* Deliver advanced network virtualisation and micro-segmentation strategies
* Ensure high availability, performance optimisation, and security across network services
* Design and maintain identity and access management solutions aligned to tiered models
* Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and automation teams to deliver integrated solutions
What You’ll Bring
* Strong hands-on experience with:
* VMware NSX-T
* VMware AVI Load Balancers
* Cisco secure networking expertise
* Experience working in Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments
* Proven ability to design and implement scalable network architectures
* Strong understanding of identity and tiered access models
* Experience in highly automated environments
Desirable Skills
* Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
* Network monitoring and management tools
* Security best practices and secure design principles
* Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform)
Benefits
* £5,400 car allowance
* 25 days annual leave + option to buy more
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension scheme
* Flexible benefits fund
If you are looking for a new opportunity then APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!!!