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System Engineer
xyzUnited Arab Emirates5 hours ago
Full-timeInformation Technology

We are looking for a System Engineer L3 – NSX-T to join our infrastructure team. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting VMware NSX-T based network virtualization platforms in large-scale enterprise environments.

You will act as the final escalation point (L3) for complex NSX-T issues and play a key role in architecture, migrations, and platform optimization.

🔹 Key Responsibilities
  • Design and deploy VMware NSX-T Data Center solutions
  • Architect and manage Tier-0 / Tier-1 gateways, routing, and overlay networking
  • Implement micro-segmentation using NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW)
  • Configure and support Edge services (NAT, VPN, Load Balancer, DHCP)
  • Perform L3 troubleshooting, RCA, and performance optimization
  • Support NSX-V to NSX-T migrations
  • Work closely with VMware support for critical issues
  • Automate tasks using PowerCLI / REST APIs
  • Create technical documentation and operational runbooks
  • Mentor L1/L2 engineers and provide technical leadership
🔹 Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with VMware NSX-T
  • Deep understanding of:
  • NSX-T architecture (Management, Control, Data Plane)
  • Transport Zones, TEPs, Overlay/Underlay networking
  • Distributed Firewall (DFW)
  • Tier-0 / Tier-1 Gateways
  • Solid networking fundamentals:
  • TCP/IP, VLANs, MTU
  • BGP (mandatory), ECMP
  • Experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)

Troubleshooting & Tools

  • Traceflow, Port Mirroring
  • Packet captures and log analysis
  • NSX CLI and diagnostic tools
🔹 Good to Have
  • NSX Federation experience
  • VMware Tanzu / Kubernetes networking
  • Cloud integration (AWS / Azure)
  • Automation and IaC exposure
  • VMware certifications (VCP-NV / VCIX-NV)
🔹 Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
  • Ability to handle high-severity production incidents
  • Clear communication and documentation skills
  • Team player with mentoring ability

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