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