Vmware NSX Security Engineer | W2
Listed on 2026-09-04
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Network Security, Systems Engineer, Network Engineer
Vmware NSX Security Engineer ||
Location:
Spring TX
VMware Ecosystem:
Deep hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and comprehensive NSX-T/NSX architecture.
Core Networking Protocols:
Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, Geneve/VXLAN overlay encapsulation, VLANs, and TCP/IP stack
Job Summary
The NSX Security Engineer is responsible for the architecture| deployment| configuration| and day-to-day administration of network virtualization and security policies within our VMware infrastructure.
This role bridges the gap between traditional networking| cloud infrastructure| and cybersecurity.
The primary objective is to enforce a zero-trust network posture by configuring advanced logical routing| distributed firewalls| and micro-segmentation strategies across hybrid cloud workloads.
- Security Architecture & Micro-segmentation:
Design and enforce granular distributed firewall (DFW) and Gateway Firewall rules. Isolate virtual machines and applications to prevent lateral "east-west" threat propagation. - Network Virtualization Management:
Deploy and manage logical switching| tier-0/tier-1 routing| distributed load balancers| and VPNs within VMware NSX environments. - Lifecycle Management:
Handle regular maintenance| component scaling| software upgrades| patches| and configurations of NSX Managers| Edge Nodes| and Transport Nodes. - Infrastructure Automation:
Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation scripts to streamline security rule deployment and ensure consistent disaster recovery readiness. - Monitoring & Log Analysis:
Audit infrastructure health| capacity| and security event logs utilizing tools like VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize)| Network Insight| or third-party SIEM platforms like Splunk. - Cross-Team
Collaboration:
Work alongside systems engineers| traditional network administrators| and the Security Operations Center (SOC) to troubleshoot physical-to-virtual network overlays. - Incident Response Support:
Assist security incident teams by performing deep-packet inspection| tracing network flows| and applying emergency isolation rules during an active breach.
- VMware Ecosystem:
Deep hands-on experience with VMware vSphere| ESXi| vCenter| and comprehensive NSX-T/NSX architecture. - Core Networking Protocols:
Expert-level knowledge of BGP| OSPF| Geneve/VXLAN overlay encapsulation| VLANs| and TCP/IP stack. - Firewalling & Security:
Strong understanding of Layer 4-7 firewall rules| intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)| and zero-trust concepts. - Automation/Scripting:
Proficiency with Power Shell/PowerCLI| Python| Terraform| or interacting directly with NSX REST APIs. - Third-Party Integration:
Familiarity with integrating NSX with physical next-gen firewalls (e.g.| Palo Alto Networks| Check Point) or cloud networking environments like 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) or Professional (CCNP) [1| 2]
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