Job Title: VMware NSX Security Consultant
Experience: 8–12 Years
Job Type: [Full-Time / Contract]
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled VMware NSX Security Consultant with deep expertise in Application & Networking Security (ANS). This role demands a strategic thinker with hands-on capabilities in designing, implementing, and securing modern data center networks using VMware’s full NSX security stack.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect, deploy, and manage NSX-T based security solutions as part of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) implementations.
* Design and implement Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation policies using NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW) for application-centric security.
* Deliver secure and scalable application services using the VMware Avi Load Balancer.
* Configure and operationalize VMware vDefend Advanced Threat Prevention, including IDS/IPS, malware detection, and network sandboxing.
* Provide network and security visibility using vRealize Network Insight (vRNI).
* Experience with NSX automation and orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Power CLI).
* Familiarity with container networking and NSX integrations with Kubernetes (Tanzu, etc.).
* Strong communication and client-facing skills.
* Experience in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government is an advantage.
Required Skills and Experience:
* 8–12 years of relevant experience in network security with deep expertise in VMware NSX-T Data Center.
* Proven experience with:
* NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW)
* NSX Gateway Firewall
* Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)
* Micro-Segmentation strategy and enforcement
* VMware Avi Advanced Load Balancer
* NSX Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP), including IDS/IPS
* vRealize Network Insight (vRNI)
* NSX Automation
* Solid background in Greenfield and Brownfield deployment scenarios.
* Hands-on experience in security policy creation, enforcement, and auditing across complex enterprise environments.
* Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), NAT, VPN, and firewall policies.
Certifications (Preferred):
* VMware Certified Design Expert – Network Virtualization (VCDX-NV) (preferred)
* VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator (VCP-PCS Admin)
* VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization (VCAP-NV)
* Other relevant security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.) are a plus.