Our direct client is looking for a VMware NSX Administrator for a Hybrid (1 day/week onsite) Long Term Contract in Harrisburg, PA
Note:
- Hybrid work schedule: 1 day/week onsite.
- Location: 1 Technology Park Harrisburg, PA 17110.
- Interviews will be via Teams
J0B DESCRIPTION:
- This role 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.
- This is 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 MATRIX:
- Strong experience administering VMware NSX-T in enterprise environments - Required
- 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 - Strong Plus to have
- Knowledge of cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure) - Strong Plus to have
- Experience with monitoring tools (vRealize Network Insight, Aria Operations, SolarWinds, Splunk, etc.) - Strong Plus to have
Question 1: All consultants are prohibited from taking or using government-issued equipment outside the United States. Violation of this policy may result in serious consequences, as the equipment is government property. Do you understand and agree to abide by this provision?
Question 2: This is a Hybrid (1 day/week onsite) position. Are you fine with this?
Location: Hybrid (1 day/week), Harrisburg, PA
Type: Long Term Contract