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Senior VMware Network & Security Engineer (vDefend / NSX)

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Senior VMware Network & Security Engineer (vDefend / NSX)

Overview We need Senior Network & Security Engineers with deep VMware NSX and vDefend expertise to support zero-trust private cloud security implementations within VCF environments. You will be embedded in enterprise client engagements delivering micro-segmentation, firewall policy, and lateral security architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement vDefend Distributed Firewall, IDS/IPS policies within VCF environments
  • Build and manage micro-segmentation and zero-trust security frameworks
  • Integrate vDefend with VKS/Kubernetes workloads using Antrea
  • Support east-west traffic policy, firewall rule analysis, and security posture reporting
  • Collaborate with VCF infrastructure engineers on unified platform delivery

Required Skills

  • 10+ years data center experience with strong network/security focus
  • vDefend (NSX Distributed Firewall, IDS/IPS)
  • NSX-T micro-segmentation and zero-trust architecture
  • VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.x / 9.0)
  • VMware certifications required

Bonus

  • vDefend or NSX Advanced certification
  • Ansible or Python for security automation
  • Experience securing Kubernetes/VKS workloads
  • Former VMware or Broadcom employee

Work Details

  • 100% remote | Central or Eastern time zone preferred
  • ~40 hrs/week across 1–2 end clients | Through EOY, extendable
  • US Citizen required | 10-year background check
  • Must not be active on another Broadcom credit engagement
  • No CA or NY residents unless LLC registered in another state

REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills

  • 10+ years data center experience with strong network/security focus
  • vDefend (NSX Distributed Firewall, IDS/IPS)
  • NSX-T micro-segmentation and zero-trust architecture
  • VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.x / 9.0)
  • VMware certifications required

Vacancy posted a month ago
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