Job Description

Position: VMware NSX Engineer

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Location: Mumbai | Bengaluru (Should be ready to travel across India)

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Employment Type: Full time | Permanent

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Experience Required: 3-5 Years (or as per requirement)

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About the Role:

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We are seeking an experienced VMware NSX Administrator/Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize our VMware NSX environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VMware NSX-T, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), network virtualization, micro-segmentation, security policies, and advanced troubleshooting. The role involves ensuring high availability, security, performance, and seamless operations of the organization's virtual networking infrastructure.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Administer, manage, and support VMware NSX environments to ensure stable and secure operations.
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- Deploy, configure, and optimize NSX Management Clusters and NSX Edge Nodes.
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- Design and implement NSX logical networking components, including overlays, segments, transport zones, and logical switches.
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- Configure and manage Tier-0 and Tier-1 Gateways for North-South and East-West traffic routing.
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- Implement and maintain Distributed Firewall (DFW) and Gateway Firewall policies.
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- Design and operate micro-segmentation policies using dynamic groups and security policies.
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- Configure and manage NSX Load Balancing services for application delivery.
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- Configure network services on NSX Edge Nodes, including routing and security services.
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- Integrate and manage NSX within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.
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- Configure LDAP/Identity Management integrations and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
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- Implement and manage NSX Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) features, including IDS/IPS.
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- Perform NSX lifecycle management activities, including upgrades, patching, version compatibility checks, and maintenance planning.
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- Monitor system health, performance, and capacity utilization.
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- Troubleshoot complex networking, security, and performance-related issues using tools such as Traceflow, logs, and health checks.
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- Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, and best practices.
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- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support business requirements.
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- Proactively identify risks, recommend improvements, and implement optimization initiatives.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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Technical Skills:

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- Strong understanding of VMware NSX architecture, including Management, Control, and Data Planes.
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- Hands-on experience with VMware NSX-T deployment, administration, and troubleshooting.
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- Strong knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX integration.
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- Expertise in NSX Logical Networking, Segments, Overlays, and Transport Zones.
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- Experience with Tier-0/Tier-1 Gateways and Logical Routing.
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- Hands-on experience with Distributed Firewall (DFW)



and Gateway Firewall configurations.
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- Strong understanding of Micro-Segmentation and Zero Trust networking principles.
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- Experience with NSX Load Balancer configuration and management.
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- Knowledge of NSX Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP), IDS/IPS, and network security controls.
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- Experience with LDAP/Active Directory integration and RBAC implementation.
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- Strong troubleshooting skills using Traceflow, packet captures, logs, and monitoring tools.
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- Experience in NSX upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle operations.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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- VMware certifications such as VCP-NV, VCAP-NV, or equivalent.
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- Experience working in enterprise or large-scale data center environments.
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- Familiarity with virtualization technologies including VMware vSphere and vCenter.
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- Understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VXLAN, and routing concepts.
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Educational Qualification:

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- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
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- Relevant VMware certifications will be an added advantage.
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Key Competencies:

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- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
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- Incident Management & Troubleshooting
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- Infrastructure & Security Operations
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- Communication & Stakeholder Management
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- Documentation & Process Adherence
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- Team Collaboration
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Role Category: IT Infrastructure & Security

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Department: IT & Information Security

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Industry: IT Services & Consulting

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Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

📌 VMware NSX Engineer (Mumbai)
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