Architect SDN Senior

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Position:

Architect SDN Senior

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SDN Architect specializing in VMware NSXT to lead the deployment and management of network virtualization solutions within our public administration service provider team supporting the European Commission. As part of our dynamic and collaborative team of approximately 300 professionals you will play a pivotal role in architecting implementing and optimizing NSXT deployments for data centre rollouts ensuring streamlined network configuration advanced security and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Lead VMware NSXT Deployment:

• Architect and lead the deployment of VMware NSXT for data centre rollouts ensuring scalability reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to design and implement NSXT solutions tailored to the needs of the European Commissions public administration services.

Implement Automation for Network Configuration:

• Develop and implement automation workflows to streamline network configuration
• processes leveraging tools such as vRealize Automation (vRA) and Ansible.
• Drive efficiency and consistency in network provisioning and management through
• automation.

Configure Advanced Security Layers:

• Design and implement advanced security layers within NSXT including microsegmentation distributed firewalling and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations implementing security best practices to safeguard sensitive data and infrastructure.

Global Collaboration for NSXT Solutions:

• Collaborate with global teams to develop and maintain consistent NSXT solutions across different geographical regions and data centres.
• Share knowledge best practices and lessons learned to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Utilize Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools:

• Utilize VMware vRealize Operations (vROps) and VMware vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) for monitoring troubleshooting and reporting on NSXT environments.
• Proactively identify performance bottlenecks network anomalies and security threats taking timely corrective actions as needed.

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:

• Document NSXT configurations architecture diagrams and deployment procedures to ensure comprehensive knowledge transfer within the team.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to empower team members with the necessary skills and expertise in NSXT implementation and management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or information technology.
• Proven experience with NSXT implementations in largescale environments preferably within the public sector or service provider industry.
• VMware certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and VMware Certified Specialist NSXT Data Center are preferred.
• Familiarity with softwaredefined networking (SDN) concepts hybrid network architectures and integration with public cloud platforms.
• Excellent understanding of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF (Mandatory)

Skills:

• Proficiency in SDN concepts and VMware EHC Cloud (Enterprise Hybrid Cloud).
• Knowledge of network virtualization technologies such as Geneve vSAN and Nutanix.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and performance bottlenecks effectively.

Languages:

English level C1 at least

Location

Luxembourg (onsite)