VMware NSX Consultant

Role Description We are seeking a VMware NSX Consultant for a remote contract position. In this role, you will handle day-to-day tasks including configuration, management, migration, and troubleshooting of VMware NSX environments. Responsibilities - Lead architecture, design, and deployment initiatives for VMware NSX and Aria Operations for Networks - Oversee deployment and configuration of NSX, Aria Operations for Networks, and additional network tools as needed - Collaborate with customers to define business and technical requirements for NSX-based private and hybrid cloud solutions - Design and implement multi-site architectures, network provisioning, workload management, configuration management, and disaster recovery strategies - Facilitate technical discussions, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions for clients and internal teams - Integrate NSX with third-party platforms including infrastructure, storage, networking, and security solutions - Create and deliver technical documentation, design documents, and best practices for NSX deployments - Mentor junior technical consultants and provide guidance on troubleshooting and optimization - Support pre-sales activities by helping scope and position NSX and other networking solutions for clients - Ensure compliance with industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements Qualifications - 15+ years of technical experience with VMware and related technologies - Proven experience deploying, upgrading, and managing NSX-T environments - Demonstrated experience migrating NSX-V to NSX-T environments - Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and utilizing Aria Operations for Networks (VRNI) - Proficiency using Aria Operations for Networks (VRNI) to analyze network traffic and develop micro-segmentation rules - Experience creating and implementing micro-segmentation policies for NSX - Expertise installing, configuring, and managing virtual networks - Expertise installing, configuring, and managing virtual load balancers - 5+ years of experience as a network engineer/architect - Ability to work independently in a remote environment - Excellent problem-solving abilities - Strong communication and collaboration skills - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field - Required certifications: VCP-NV, VCAP-NV - Preferred certifications: VCP-DCV, VCP-CMA, VCAP-DCV, VCAP-CMA, VCDX-NV, VCP-VCF