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Dubai, UAEPosted 1 weeks ago
Key Accountabilities: • Deploy and configure VMware Cloud Director (VCD) networking, including organisation VDC networks, edge gateways, routed and isolated networks, and integration with NSX-T backed provider gateways. • Deploy and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer (AVI Networks), including virtual services, pool configuration, health monitors, SSL termination, WAF policies, and integration with NSX-T and VCD environments. • Implement Layer 2 extension across sites using NSX L2 Bridging, VMware HCX Layer 2 extension, or equivalent technologies to support workload mobility and phased migration strategies. • Deploy and configure enterprise network security solutions, including next-generation firewalls (NGFW), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and advanced threat protection tools, from staging through to production. • Deploy and configure VMware NSX-T environments, including overlay networking (Geneve), Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, distributed routing, Distributed Firewall (DFW), Gateway Firewall, and micro-segmentation policies. • Execute end-to-end migration projects, transitioning legacy network security infrastructure to modern platforms with minimal business disruption. • Deploy and manage Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama) and Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) NGFW platforms, including rule-base migration, URL filtering, application control, SSL inspection, VPN configuration, and threat prevention profile tuning. • Configure OCI network security controls including Security Lists, Network Firewall, Fast Connect, and OCI IAM policies in support of hybrid and private cloud environments. • Deploy and configure F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, ASM/AWAF) solutions, including virtual server configuration, iRules, WAF policy deployment, SSL offloading, and health monitoring. Execute ADC migration and cutover activities. • Configure and deploy secure web proxy and URL filtering solutions to enforce acceptable use and data loss prevention policies. • Carry out security assessments of existing infrastructure to support migration planning and identify remediation requirements prior to cutover. • Ensure all implemented solutions meet relevant security compliance standards and regulatory requirements. • Contribute to High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation in support of implementation activities; prior design experience across NSX, VCD, NGFW, or F5 environments is a valued advantage Qualifications, Experience and Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience. • 4+ years of hands-on experience in network security implementation, deployment, and migration roles. • Hands-on experience deploying VMware NSX-T/NSX-4 (overlay networking, DFW, Gateway Firewall, micro-segmentation), VMware Cloud Director (VCD) networking, NSX Advanced Load Balancer (AVI), and Layer 2 extension technologies (NSX L2 Bridge, HCX L2 extension) in production environments. • Preferred certifications include • VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualisation (VCP-NV) • VMware NSX VCIX-NV or VMware Certified Implementation Expert • CCNP Security or equivalent Cisco security certification • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) • Fortinet NSE 7 or higher • F5 Certified Solution Expert (CSE) • OCI Network Associate. • Proven track record delivering complex security migrations and cutovers in live enterprise environments. • Deep technical expertise in Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall platforms, including policy migration, VPN setup, and threat prevention configuration. • Familiarity with OCI network security se
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience. 4+ years of hands-on experience in network security implementation, deployment, and migration roles. Hands-on experience deploying VMware NSX-T/NSX-4 (overlay networking, DFW, Gateway Firewall, micro-segmentation), VMware Cloud Director (VCD) networking, NSX Advanced Load Balancer (AVI), and Layer 2 extension technologies (NSX L2 Bridge, HCX L2 extension) in production environments. Preferred certifications include VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualisation (VCP-NV); VMware NSX VCIX-NV or VMware Certified Implementation Expert; CCNP Security or equivalent Cisco security certification; Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE); Fortinet NSE 7 or higher; F5 Certified Solution Expert (CSE); OCI Network Associate.
Deploy and configure VMware Cloud Director (VCD) networking (organisation VDC networks, edge gateways, routed and isolated networks, integration with NSX-T backed provider gateways); Deploy and configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer (AVI) including virtual services, pool configuration, health monitors, SSL termination, WAF policies, and integration with NSX-T and VCD; Implement Layer 2 extension across sites using NSX L2 Bridging, VMware HCX Layer 2 extension, or equivalent technologies; Deploy and configure enterprise network security solutions including NGFW, IPS, and advanced threat protection tools; Deploy and configure VMware NSX-T environments (overlay networking, Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, distributed routing, DFW, Gateway Firewall, micro-segmentation); Execute end-to-end migration projects transitioning legacy network security infrastructure; Deploy and manage Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet NGFW platforms (rule-base migration, URL filtering, application control, SSL inspection, VPN configuration, threat prevention profile tuning); Configure OCI network security controls (Security Lists, Network Firewall, Fast Connect, OCI IAM policies); Deploy and configure F5 BIG-IP solutions (LTM, GTM, ASM/AWAF) including iRules, WAF policy deployment, SSL offloading, health monitoring; Execute ADC migration and cutover activities; Configure secure web proxy and URL filtering to enforce acceptable use and DLP policies; Carry out security assessments of existing infrastructure to support migration planning and remediation; Ensure all solutions meet security compliance standards and regulatory requirements; Contribute to HLD/LLD documentation; prior design experience across NSX, VCD, NGFW, or F5 is advantageous.
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