NSX Network Engineer

Post Date

Nov 12, 2025

Location

Richmond,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23219
US
Jan 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

RIC-6dbdc4c7-2061-4aa9-a6d9-36e8bcdc594e

Pay Rate

$59 - $74 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

VMware NSX-T / NSX-V Expertise
Design, deployment, and troubleshooting of NSX environments to include vDefend
Micro-segmentation, distributed firewall, and logical routing
Networking Fundamentals
TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, multicast
Layer 2/3 switching and routing
Virtualization Platforms
VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)
Integration with other VMware products (vRealize, vSAN)
Security & Firewalling
Distributed firewall rules
IDS/IPS concepts
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Automation & Scripting
PowerCLI, Python, Ansible
NSX API usage for automation
Experience with Tag based Rules
Cloud & Hybrid Environments
NSX integration with public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Tools & Technologies
VMware vSphere, NSX-T/NSX-V
vRealize Network Insight
vCenter Server
PowerCLI / Python
Ansible / Terraform
Cisco / Juniper networking gear (for hybrid environments)
Certifications (Preferred)
VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP-NV)
CCNA/CCNP (for strong networking background)
Soft Skills
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Pay Range: $50-$80/HR

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Required Skills & Experience

VMware NSX-T / NSX-V Expertise
Design, deployment, and troubleshooting of NSX environments to include vDefend
Micro-segmentation, distributed firewall, and logical routing
Networking Fundamentals
TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, multicast
Layer 2/3 switching and routing
Virtualization Platforms
VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)
Integration with other VMware products (vRealize, vSAN)
Security & Firewalling
Distributed firewall rules
IDS/IPS concepts
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Automation & Scripting
PowerCLI, Python, Ansible
NSX API usage for automation
Experience with Tag based Rules
Cloud & Hybrid Environments
NSX integration with public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Tools & Technologies
VMware vSphere, NSX-T/NSX-V
vRealize Network Insight
vCenter Server
PowerCLI / Python
Ansible / Terraform
Cisco / Juniper networking gear (for hybrid environments)
Certifications (Preferred)
VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP-NV)
CCNA/CCNP (for strong networking background)
Soft Skills
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.