Principal NSX Architect

As a Field Principal NSX Architect, you will lead the strategic design and modernization of network infrastructure for client. You will serve as the SME for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1, transitioning legacy SDDC environments into a unified, high-performance networking stack. This includes high-level design (HLD), low-level design (LLD), and technical mentorship for deployment teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Lead NSX design and implementation within VCF 9.1, focusing on unified multi-vCenter management and modernized topologies.
• Technical Leadership: Act as the primary lead for Broadcom and Client engineers; facilitate architecture review boards and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Design Validation: Oversee HLD/LLD documentation and conduct peer reviews for scalable architectures.
• Enterprise Architecture: Integrate Broadcom solutions (VCF, Tanzu, NSX, vSAN) into the existing IT landscape, developing detailed blueprints and implementation guides.
• PoC Guidance: Design and oversee Proof of Concepts to demonstrate solution benefits.

Technical Requirements

• VCF 9.0 Expertise: Deep familiarity with VCF 9.0, including Networking underlay and Arista interoperation.
• NSX Mastery: Advanced experience with NSX 4.x/9.x (Overlay/Underlay, VPC topologies, BGP, and Load Balancing).
• Training: Completion of official VMware/Broadcom VCF 9.0 enablement or equivalent certification.
• Enterprise Experience: Proven track record with Fortune 100 financial institutions.

-Python/Ansible experience

Preferred Qualifications

• VCDX-NV, VCF Architect, or VCF Administrator certifications.
• Experience with VCF Automation (formerly Aria) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible).
• Familiarity with financial industry security protocols and change management.

Core Competencies for VCF 9.1 Transition

The architect must be familiar with new VCF 9.1 concepts, including:

• Unified Fleet Management: Managing multiple instances without Enhanced Linked Mode.
• Configuration Profiles: Declarative cluster-level configurations.
• VCF Installer: New unified deployment workflows.