- Company Name
- Gotham Technology Group
- Job Title
- Vmware Consultant
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** VMware Consultant
**Role Summary**
Senior VMware Cloud & Network Virtualization Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and operating VMware Cloud Services (VCS) and NSX environments across major public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP). Acts as the internal subject‑matter expert on cloud networking, security policy, and hybrid connectivity, delivering architecture, governance, and operational excellence.
**Expectations**
- Own end‑to‑end architecture, implementation, and operational governance of VCS/NSX environments.
- Provide deep technical guidance on cloud networking, micro‑segmentation, and security policy enforcement.
- Enable seamless hybrid cloud connectivity between on‑premises vSphere and VCS.
- Drive automation, documentation, and knowledge transfer for the internal VMware team.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design, deploy, and operate VCS (VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, Google Cloud VMware Engine).
- Architect and manage NSX‑T/NSX‑V migrations, overlay networking, and micro‑segmentation within VCS.
- Integrate VCS with NSX: logical switching, distributed routing, gateway firewalls, and load‑balancing services.
- Define and enforce network security policies using NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW) and gateway firewall.
- Support hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, etc.) linking on‑prem vSphere to VCS.
- Evaluate and implement VCS‑native services: VMware HCX, vRealize/Aria integration, NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi).
- Produce architecture documentation, runbooks, and policy standards.
- Collaborate on escalations, architecture reviews, and knowledge transfer with VMware engineers.
- Automate workflows via scripting and infrastructure‑as‑code (Python, PowerCLI, Terraform + NSX provider).
**Required Skills**
- 5+ years overall VMware infrastructure experience.
- 3+ years hands‑on experience with VMware Cloud Services (VMware Cloud on AWS, AVS, GCVE).
- Proven expertise in NSX‑T: logical networking, micro‑segmentation, DFW rule design, BGP/routing, Tier‑0/Tier‑1 gateway configuration.
- Direct experience integrating NSX with VCS platforms.
- Experience with VMware HCX for live workload migration.
- Solid understanding of overlay networking concepts (GENEVE, VTEP, transport zones).
- Familiarity with cloud provider networking constructs (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP VPC).
- Scripting/automation: Python, PowerCLI, Terraform with NSX provider.
- Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- VMware certifications: VCP‑NV, VCAP‑NV, or VCP‑VMC required.
- Preferred certifications: NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks), vRealize Network Insight or Aria Operations for Networks, Terraform Associate.
New jersey, United states
Remote
Mid level
12-03-2026