Senior Security Architect

Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced contractor with demonstrated hands-on technical expertise in the networking and cyber security domains. We are looking for individuals with demonstrated experience with VMWare NSX solutions as applied to networking and distributed firewall deployments specifically in the areas of data center fabric evolution, with a focus evolving data center environments with an API first integration and automation approach.
Responsibilities:

• Document, recommend and implement migration options for a complex enterprise with consideration of evolution from distributed data center environment towards converged environment while leveraging VMWare NSX networking and security components across VM, k8s and bare metal workloads.
• Provide hands-on engagement with traditional network, firewall and VMWare suite of NSX networking and security solutions.
• Develop recommendations for network security policies and procedures.
• Develop load balancing strategies to optimize system performance and implement load balancing strategies to ensure system availability and resilience.
• Leverage API integrations across NSX and other traditional vendor solutions to streamline and automate processes.
• Implement visibility integration strategies to improve system monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate across teams to introduce best practices for VMWare NSX usage.
• Identify potential security vulnerabilities and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Implement and manage API integrations for enhanced security.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles and best practices.
• Proven hands-on experience as a VMWare NSX Networking and Security Specialist or similar role.
• Extensive hands-on experience with leading network platforms from Arista, Cisco, Juniper
• Experience in firewall migration projects, preferably with leading firewall vendors and VMWare's NSX Distributed Firewall.
• Proficiency in API integration, load balancing, and visibility integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Relevant VMWare certifications (e.g., VCP-NV, VCIX-NV) will be an advantage.

Compensation:
The pay rate range above is the base hourly pay range that Aditi Consulting reasonably expects to pay someone for this position (compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, location and end client requirements).
Benefits and Ancillaries:
Medical, dental, vision, PTO benefits and ancillaries may be available for eligible Aditi Consulting employees and vary based on the plan options selected by the employee.