Sr. VCF Networking Consultant
Sr. VCF Networking Consultant – NSX / AVI / vDefend Contract: Freelance / Independent Contractor Timezone alignment : U.S (EST) Company description: dvloper.io is an IT services and consulting company delivering enterprise-grade solutions across infrastructure, cloud, networking, platform engineering, and Data & AI. Our teams design, implement, and operate reliable systems in complex, large-scale production environments for clients across Europe and North America. Through a strategic collaboration with a U.S.-based company that is a Expert Advantage Partner (EAP) for Professional Services, we support enterprise initiatives focused on VMware Cloud Foundation, advanced networking, and automation. Role overview: We are seeking a Senior VCF Networking Consultant to design, deploy, and operate VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) networking and security services. The role focuses on NSX-T, AVI Load Balancer, and vDefend security capabilities, ensuring scalable, resilient, and secure software-defined networking architectures. You will act as a technical lead and trusted advisor, working directly with engineering teams and executive stakeholders to deliver enterprise-grade networking solutions. Key responsibilities: Design and implement NSX-T networking solutions, including segments, Tier-0 and Tier-1 routers, edge services, and distributed firewalls. Configure and manage AVI (NSX Advanced Load Balancer) for application delivery and traffic management. Implement micro-segmentation and security policies using NSX Security and vDefend technologies. Integrate networking services with vSphere, vSAN, and automation components within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Monitor, optimize, and maintain network performance, availability, and security posture. Troubleshoot complex networking and security issues across the VMware technology stack. Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), operational runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Deliver technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer sessions to internal teams and customers. Requirements: 7+ years of experience designing, deploying, and operating VMware NSX-T Data Center environments, including federation and multi-site architectures. Deep expertise in overlay and underlay networking concepts and network virtualization troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with AVI / NSX Advanced Load Balancer, including: Virtual Services SSL/TLS Web Application Firewall (WAF) Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Integration with NSX-T, Kubernetes/Tanzu, and physical networking infrastructure. Strong background in NSX Security (vDefend) Preferred Certifications VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect/Administrator VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization (VCAP-NV Deploy and/or Design) VMware Certified Implementation Expert – Network Virtualization (VCIX-NV) Why Join Us? Work on enterprise-scale VMware Cloud Foundation transformation and private cloud initiatives. Fully remote and flexible freelance engagement. Collaborate with global clients on complex, multi-site environments. Visit dvloper.io to learn more about our team and services.