SCADA Virtual Network SME - ideally SC cleared

Summary: The SCADA Virtual Network SME role is focused on designing and implementing virtual network solutions, specifically utilizing NSX-T services within VMware environments. The position requires extensive experience in network operations, automation, and security standards related to Critical National Infrastructure. The role is primarily remote with minimal on-site requirements and mandates PAYE through an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Virtual Network Solution Design Architect/Subject Matter Expert (SME) with experience of configuring and building NSX-T services for workload domains within the VMware Software Defined Datacentres (SDDC).
• This would include the deployment of NSX Global Manager nodes to support NSX Federation across VMware Cloud Foundation instances.
• Hand-on experience with Broadcom NSXT and the use of Firewall rules, DFW, T0's and T1's.
• Proficient in VMware Aria Operations and Orchestration for Network infrastructure provisioning, configuration, management and monitoring.
• Proficient in understanding and supporting infrastructure and design Firewall requirements.
• Experience of NSX Edge virtual appliance deployment by using SDDC Manager with NSX Manager with Automated password management using SDDC Manager.
• Experience of VCF technologies across multiple sites.
• Experience of network operations, network integration and network automation.
• Experience within a cloud-native environment and providing solutions which meet security and other relevant standards relating to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
• Knowledge of Cisco NXOS underlay (not ACI) for which requirements are for a NSXT overlay.
• Experience in Virtual Network Microsegmentation, Network Packet Capture and Inspection, F5s, Fortigate Proxy.
• Conduct testing and reporting result.

Key Skills:

• Experience with NSX-T services and VMware Software Defined Datacentres (SDDC).
• Knowledge of NSX Global Manager and NSX Federation.
• Hands-on experience with Broadcom NSXT and firewall configurations.
• Proficiency in VMware Aria Operations and Orchestration.
• Understanding of infrastructure and design Firewall requirements.
• Experience with NSX Edge virtual appliance deployment.
• Familiarity with VCF technologies.
• Network operations, integration, and automation skills.
• Experience in cloud-native environments and security standards.
• Knowledge of Cisco NXOS underlay.
• Experience in Virtual Network Microsegmentation and network inspection tools.
• Testing and reporting skills.

Salary (Rate): £608.60/day

City: Birmingham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT