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VMware NSX Security Engineer

Spring, TX, US • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

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Job Details

Skills

Bridging
IaaS
Cyber Security
FOCUS
Virtual Machines
Security Architecture
Lifecycle Management
Configuration Management
Disaster Recovery
Log Analysis
SIEM
Collaboration
Security Operations
Incident Management
Inspection
Scripting
VMware Certified Professional
VCP
Virtualization
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
VMware vSphere
VMware ESXi
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
VLAN
TCP/IP
Switches
Tier 1
Routing
Load Balancing
Virtual Private Network
Management
Windows PowerShell
PowerCLI
Python
Terraform
IDS
IPS
Network Security
VMware Infrastructure
VMware
Splunk
Physical-to-Virtual
Network
System On A Chip
Firewall
Palo Alto
CheckPoint
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Spring Framework

Bridging
IaaS
Cyber Security
FOCUS
Virtual Machines
Security Architecture
Lifecycle Management
Configuration Management
Disaster Recovery
Log Analysis
SIEM
Collaboration
Security Operations
Incident Management
Inspection
Scripting
VMware Certified Professional
VCP
Virtualization
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
VMware vSphere
VMware ESXi
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
VLAN
TCP/IP
Switches
Tier 1
Routing
Load Balancing
Virtual Private Network
Management
Windows PowerShell
PowerCLI
Python
Terraform
IDS
IPS
Network Security
VMware Infrastructure
VMware
Splunk
Physical-to-Virtual
Network
System On A Chip
Firewall
Palo Alto
CheckPoint
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Spring Framework

Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced VMware NSX Security Engineer / Administrator responsible for the architecture, deployment, configuration, and day-to-day administration of network virtualization and security policies within a VMware environment.

The role bridges traditional networking, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity, with a primary focus on establishing a zero-trust network posture through advanced logical routing, distributed firewalls, and micro-segmentation across hybrid cloud workloads.

Location: Spring, TX - Day 1 Onsite
Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Micro-Segmentation

Design and enforce granular Distributed Firewall (DFW) and Gateway Firewall rules.
Implement micro-segmentation to isolate virtual machines and applications.
Prevent lateral or east-west threat propagation across workloads.
Support zero-trust security architecture and policies.

Network Virtualization Management

Deploy and manage logical switching within VMware NSX.
Configure and administer Tier-0 and Tier-1 routing.
Manage distributed load balancing and VPN services.
Troubleshoot network virtualization across hybrid environments.

Lifecycle Management

Perform maintenance, scaling, upgrades, patches, and configuration management.
Administer NSX Managers, Edge Nodes, and Transport Nodes.
Ensure platform stability, availability, and disaster recovery readiness.

Infrastructure Automation

Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions.
Create automation scripts to streamline security rule deployment.
Automate configuration and operational processes using PowerShell/PowerCLI, Python, Terraform, or NSX REST APIs.

Monitoring & Log Analysis

Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, and security events.
Utilize VMware Aria Operations, Network Insight, or equivalent monitoring platforms.
Integrate and analyze security events through SIEM platforms such as Splunk.

Cross-Team Collaboration

Collaborate with systems engineers, network administrators, and Security Operations Center (SOC) teams.
Troubleshoot physical-to-virtual network connectivity and overlay issues.
Support integration between networking, infrastructure, and security environments.

Incident Response Support

Assist security teams during network and security incidents.
Perform deep-packet inspection and network flow tracing.
Apply emergency isolation and firewall rules during active security events.

Required Technical Skills

VMware Ecosystem

Deep hands-on experience with:
- VMware vSphere
- VMware ESXi
- VMware vCenter
- VMware NSX-T / NSX architecture

Networking

Expert knowledge of:
- BGP
- OSPF
- Geneve / VXLAN overlay encapsulation
- VLANs
- TCP/IP

Firewall & Security

Strong understanding of:
- Layer 4-7 firewall rules
- Distributed Firewall (DFW)
- Gateway Firewall
- IDS/IPS
- Network micro-segmentation
- Zero-trust security concepts

Automation & Scripting

Proficiency with one or more of:
- PowerShell / PowerCLI
- Python
- Terraform
- NSX REST APIs

Third-Party & Cloud Integration

Experience integrating NSX with physical next-generation firewalls such as:
- Palo Alto Networks
- Check Point
Familiarity with cloud networking environments such as AWS and Azure.

Preferred Certifications

VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization (VCP-NV)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Network Virtualization (VCAP-NV Design or Deploy)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Required Qualifications

Deep hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and VMware NSX-T/NSX architecture.
Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, Geneve/VXLAN overlay encapsulation, VLANs, and TCP/IP.
Strong experience with NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW), Gateway Firewall, micro-segmentation, and zero-trust security concepts.
Hands-on experience with logical switching, Tier-0/Tier-1 routing, distributed load balancing, and VPNs within VMware NSX.
Experience managing the NSX lifecycle, including NSX Managers, Edge Nodes, Transport Nodes, upgrades, patches, scaling, and configuration.
Proficiency with PowerShell/PowerCLI, Python, Terraform, or NSX REST APIs for automation and infrastructure-as-code.
Experience with Layer 4-7 firewall rules, IDS/IPS, and network security policies.
Experience monitoring VMware infrastructure and security events using VMware Aria Operations, Network Insight, Splunk, or similar tools.
Experience troubleshooting physical-to-virtual network overlays and collaborating with networking, systems, and SOC teams.
Familiarity with integrating NSX with next-generation firewalls such as Palo Alto Networks or Check Point and/or cloud networking platforms such as AWS and Azure.
Ability to work onsite from Day 1 in Spring, TX.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91134517
Position Id: 27feb4d4aaf6511c29f34e273126499f
Posted 18 hours ago

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