Network Engineer/Admin

TASKS:

- Providing implementation services for the VMware VCF Software suite of tools (SDDC, vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Aria)

- Configure T L4/L7 Distributed Firewall rules and IDS/IPS functionality

- Configure NSX-T Advanced Local and Global Load balancer

- Implement Software updates and security patches to the VCF environment.

- Administer and support the following technologies.

• VMware NSX-T Datacenter 3.1.3/3.2.x

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE :

· Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in software designed network technologies.

· Ability to work independently.

• BGP peering between NSX-T and Cisco ACI.

•NSX-T Distributed and Gateway Firewalls T1/SR with App ID based Layer7 Firewall rules.

• Avi Global (DNS) and Local load balancing, with detailed understanding of various loadbalanced methods and layer7 monitoring of pools for SNAT VIPs.

• Understanding of VxLAN/Geneve based Federated stretch NSX-T segments.

• Must have the ability to understand VMware ESXi vSphere/vCenter 7.x/8.x NSX-T VDS T1/T0 Segments.

• Understanding of VCF Cloud foundation, supporting an on-premises cloud solution with NSX- T extensions into AWS and Azure.

• The engineer will be required to implement Workspace One/Horizon VDI solution integrated Azure AD and NSX-T identity-based Firewalling.

• Strong understanding of IP/IPv6 based networks, subnetting, and advanced routing protocols is required.

• Understanding of configuring, and administering VMWare IT server, networking and SAN storage solutions.

• Understanding of hyper converged infrastructure and vSAN technology.

• Understanding of Automation: Python, Terraform and Ansible pipelines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Visio

Detailed understanding of the following protocols and compliance:

• BGP

• NSX-T Geneve

• DNS

• Certificate Authority Service

• Azure AD Services and IDP solutions

• Microsoft Active Directory

• Ipv4 and IPv6 protocols

• Security Frameworks: NIST800-53 R4, PCI DSS 3.2.1, IRS Pub1075

Certification Requirements:

• VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Network Virtualization Design 2023 – Required

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of Aria suite of products including vROPs, vCenters, VRA, and Log Insight. Knowledge of VMware Horizon.

• Cisco CCNP Enterprise – Preferred

• VMware Certified Design Expert - Network Virtualization 2023 – Preferred