The Specialist – AVI & NSX (Engineering) is an infrastructure engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing VMware NSX and AVI Networks (VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer) platforms. This role is heavily engineering-focused, with an emphasis on architecture, automation, scalability, and reliability. The specialist partners closely with application, network, and security teams to deliver resilient, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain AVI (NSX ALB) controllers and service engines
- Engineer and support VMware NSX-T environments, including switching, routing, and Distributed Firewall
- Plan and execute platform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
- Architect network virtualization and load balancing solutions to support enterprise applications
- Optimize application delivery performance, scalability, and availability
- Develop automation using Python, Ansible, and PowerShell for provisioning and operations
- Implement infrastructure-as-code and integrate with CI / CD pipelines
- Configure advanced ALB features (Virtual Services, Pools, Health Monitors, SSL / TLS, GSLB)
- Design and enforce NSX security policies, micro-segmentation, and firewall rules
- Provide Level 2 / 3 support, lead incident response, and perform root cause analysis
- Produce engineering documentation and contribute to monitoring and operational dashboards
Required Qualifications
3+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure engineeringStrong experience with VMware NSX and AVI Networks (NSX ALB)Solid understanding of TCP / IP networking , routing, switching, and firewallsExperience with network and application protocols (HTTP / S, DNS, BGP, OSPF)Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, PowerShell)Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills#J-18808-Ljbffr