Farnborough – Onsite 5 days a week
Up to £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits
DV Clearance eligibility required
Are you an experienced Network Engineer with deep expertise in VMware NSX?
We’re looking for a highly skilled Lead NSX Engineer to join a cutting-edge programme within the Aerospace, Defence & Security sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on secure government projects, leveraging advanced technologies to solve complex, real-world challenges.
You’ll act as the technical authority for all things NSX, leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of network architectures within hyperconverged infrastructure environments.
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for DV clearance (active clearance is highly desirable).
This role is onsite in Farnborough, 5 days a week.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead deployment and configuration of VMware NSX-T components, including:
Logical networking
Distributed firewall
Load balancing
VPN services
Deliver advanced network virtualisation and micro-segmentation strategies
Ensure high availability, performance optimisation, and security across network services
Design and maintain identity and access management solutions aligned to tiered models
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and automation teams to deliver integrated solutions
What You’ll Bring
Strong hands-on experience with:
VMware NSX-T
VMware AVI Load Balancers
Cisco secure networking expertise
Experience working in Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments
Proven ability to design and implement scalable network architectures
Strong understanding of identity and tiered access models
Experience in highly automated environments
Desirable Skills
Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
Network monitoring and management tools
Security best practices and secure design principles
Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform)
Benefits
£5,400 car allowance
25 days annual leave + option to buy more
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Pension scheme
Flexible benefits fund
If you are looking for a new opportunity then APPLY NOW for immediate consideration
Salary description
£75000.00 - £80000.00 per year