VMware NSX-T Administrator Network Virtualization & Micro-Segmentation // Local to PA

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

AM-Brian Gross



Hybrid work schedule. Location: 1 Technology Park Harrisburg, PA 17110. 1 day/week onsite.



Interviews will be via Teams

Please only submit candidates who currently live in Pennsylvania

Complete Description

Position Summary

The NSX Administrator is responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of VMware NSX environments. This role ensures the stability, security, and performance of virtualized network infrastructure while collaborating closely with security, systems, and network teams. The NSX Administrator also provides advanced troubleshooting, develops automation to streamline operations, and supports overall data center modernization initiatives.





Key Responsibilities



Design, implement, and administer VMware NSX-T environments, including logical routing, switching, load balancing, and distributed firewall policies.

Manage micro segmentation strategies and enforce network security posture across virtualized workloads.

Perform regular maintenance, updates, and lifecycle management of NSX components and related VMware platforms.

Monitor NSX infrastructure health, performance, capacity, and logs using native tools and third-party monitoring systems.

Troubleshoot complex issues involving network overlays, transport nodes, edge appliances, and integrations with physical networks.

Collaborate with network, server, and security teams to support architecture designs, platform upgrades, and new deployments.

Develop and maintain documentation including topology diagrams, standard operating procedures, and configuration records.

Implement automation and scripting to improve efficiency, consistency, and disaster recovery readiness.

Support incident response activities related to network virtualization and ensure timely resolution.

Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support for critical infrastructure issues.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
Strong experience administering VMware NSX-T in enterprise environments	Required
Strong experience administering VMware NSX-T in enterprise environments. Solid understanding of networking concepts including VLANs, BGP, OSPF, VX	Required
Hands-on experience with vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and related VMware ecosystem technologies.	Required
Ability to troubleshoot complex networking and virtualization issues across multiple layers.	Required
Familiarity with network security best practices and micro segmentation design.	Required
Experience with automation/scripting using PowerShell/PowerCLI, Python, or REST APIs.	Required
VMware certifications such as VCP-NV, VCAP-NV, or equivalent hands on expertise	Highly desired
Knowledge of cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure).	Highly desired
Experience with monitoring tools (vRealize Network Insight, Aria Operations, SolarWinds, Splunk, etc.).	Highly desired