Armor Defense
Armor has unique offerings to the market so customers can a) understand their risk b) leverage Armor to co-manage their risk or c) completely outsource their risk to Armor.
Learn more at: https://www.armor.com
SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud and Virtualization Networking Engineer to design, implement, and manage networking solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware NSX-T, F5 Load Balancers, Layer 2 & Layer 3 VPN (L2L), BGP Routing, Virtual Cloud Director (vCD), vSphere, and various VMware products Knowledge of Oracle OCI Networking is required, and familiarity in AWS and Azure networking is a plus.
This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence once a week on Wednesdays. The position is based in either Plano, TX or New York City (NYC).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Additional duties may be assigned as required.)
Design, deploy, and manage VMware NSX-T network virtualization solutions, including micro-segmentation, distributed firewall, and network automation. Design and implement networking solutions in Oracle OCI, AWS, and Azure, including Compartments, VPCs, subnets, security groups, route tables, VPNs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute/FastConnect, and load balancing. Conduct VMWare NSX V to T migrations. Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity solutions between on-premise VMware environments and cloud providers. Configure and optimize F5 Load Balancers (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM) to ensure high availability, redundancy, and security. Implement and manage Layer 2 & Layer 3 VPN (L2L) solutions for secure connectivity between data centers and cloud environments. Configure and maintain BGP routing for dynamic network communication and optimized traffic flows across multi-site deployments. Manage and optimize VMware vCloud Director (vCD) for multi-tenant cloud environments, including resource provisioning and networking. Administer VMware vSphere, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security for virtualized workloads. Work with various VMware products (vRealize, vSAN, Horizon, etc.) to enhance and integrate virtualization solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking and virtualization issues across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. Collaborate with security teams to enforce compliance policies and improve network security posture. Work with DevOps and automation teams to integrate infrastructure as code (IaC) for networking configurations. Document network architectures, configurations, and operational procedures. Provide Level 2/3 support for networking incidents, escalations, and performance tuning. REQUIRED SKILLS
4+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on VMware NSX networking and VMWare virtualization suite (vCloud Director, vSphere, etc). Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM Templates. Hands-on expertise with VMware NSX-T, including micro-segmentation, edge nodes, and service-defined firewalling. Strong experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM) for traffic management and security. In-depth knowledge of BGP routing, VPN (L2L), and network segmentation strategies. Experience managing VMware vCloud Director (vCD) for multi-tenant environments. Expertise in Oracle OCI, AWS, and Azure networking, including VPCs, virtual networking, cloud security, and hybrid connectivity. Familiarity with network automation using Terraform Familiarity with Change Management Experience with public cloud networking (GCP is a plus but not required). Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in high-availability environments. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Nice to Have:
Experience with Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technologies. Knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) networking and service mesh (Istio, Calico, Cilium, etc.). Familiarity with Zero Trust Security models in network architecture. Understanding of containerized networking (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to multi-cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP. Experience with Network Observability and Monitoring tools (Datadog, vRealize Network Insight, Grafana, ELK Stack). Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation. Understanding of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) strategies for networking. Experience with firewall platforms like Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Check Point. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS (Not Mandatory):
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) - NSX-T Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Networking Professional VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, VCP-Cloud) F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS LTM/GTM/APM) AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate WHY ARMOR Join Armor if you want to be part of a company that is redefining cybersecurity. Here, you will have the opportunity to shape the future, disrupt the status quo, and be a part of a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. We are not looking for someone who simply fills a role - we want talent who will help us write the next chapter of our growth story.
Armor Core Values:
Commitment to Growth:
A growth mindset that encourages continuous learning and improvement with adaptability in the face of challenges. Integrity Always : Sustain trust through transparency + honesty in all actions and interactions regardless of circumstances. Empathy In Action : Active understanding, compassion and support to the needs of others through genuine connection. Immediate Impact:
Taking initiative with swift, informed actions to deliver positive outcomes. Follow-Through : Dedication to delivering finished results with attention to quality and detail to achieve the desired outcomes. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may be in either an office setting, at the company's data center, at a client location or at an industry trade event. Equal Opportunity Employer
- It is the policy of the company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
Learn more at: https://www.armor.com
SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud and Virtualization Networking Engineer to design, implement, and manage networking solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware NSX-T, F5 Load Balancers, Layer 2 & Layer 3 VPN (L2L), BGP Routing, Virtual Cloud Director (vCD), vSphere, and various VMware products Knowledge of Oracle OCI Networking is required, and familiarity in AWS and Azure networking is a plus.
This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence once a week on Wednesdays. The position is based in either Plano, TX or New York City (NYC).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Additional duties may be assigned as required.)
Design, deploy, and manage VMware NSX-T network virtualization solutions, including micro-segmentation, distributed firewall, and network automation. Design and implement networking solutions in Oracle OCI, AWS, and Azure, including Compartments, VPCs, subnets, security groups, route tables, VPNs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute/FastConnect, and load balancing. Conduct VMWare NSX V to T migrations. Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity solutions between on-premise VMware environments and cloud providers. Configure and optimize F5 Load Balancers (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM) to ensure high availability, redundancy, and security. Implement and manage Layer 2 & Layer 3 VPN (L2L) solutions for secure connectivity between data centers and cloud environments. Configure and maintain BGP routing for dynamic network communication and optimized traffic flows across multi-site deployments. Manage and optimize VMware vCloud Director (vCD) for multi-tenant cloud environments, including resource provisioning and networking. Administer VMware vSphere, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security for virtualized workloads. Work with various VMware products (vRealize, vSAN, Horizon, etc.) to enhance and integrate virtualization solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking and virtualization issues across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. Collaborate with security teams to enforce compliance policies and improve network security posture. Work with DevOps and automation teams to integrate infrastructure as code (IaC) for networking configurations. Document network architectures, configurations, and operational procedures. Provide Level 2/3 support for networking incidents, escalations, and performance tuning. REQUIRED SKILLS
4+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on VMware NSX networking and VMWare virtualization suite (vCloud Director, vSphere, etc). Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM Templates. Hands-on expertise with VMware NSX-T, including micro-segmentation, edge nodes, and service-defined firewalling. Strong experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM) for traffic management and security. In-depth knowledge of BGP routing, VPN (L2L), and network segmentation strategies. Experience managing VMware vCloud Director (vCD) for multi-tenant environments. Expertise in Oracle OCI, AWS, and Azure networking, including VPCs, virtual networking, cloud security, and hybrid connectivity. Familiarity with network automation using Terraform Familiarity with Change Management Experience with public cloud networking (GCP is a plus but not required). Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in high-availability environments. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Nice to Have:
Experience with Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technologies. Knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) networking and service mesh (Istio, Calico, Cilium, etc.). Familiarity with Zero Trust Security models in network architecture. Understanding of containerized networking (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to multi-cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP. Experience with Network Observability and Monitoring tools (Datadog, vRealize Network Insight, Grafana, ELK Stack). Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation. Understanding of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) strategies for networking. Experience with firewall platforms like Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Check Point. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS (Not Mandatory):
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) - NSX-T Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Networking Professional VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, VCP-Cloud) F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS LTM/GTM/APM) AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate WHY ARMOR Join Armor if you want to be part of a company that is redefining cybersecurity. Here, you will have the opportunity to shape the future, disrupt the status quo, and be a part of a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. We are not looking for someone who simply fills a role - we want talent who will help us write the next chapter of our growth story.
Armor Core Values:
Commitment to Growth:
A growth mindset that encourages continuous learning and improvement with adaptability in the face of challenges. Integrity Always : Sustain trust through transparency + honesty in all actions and interactions regardless of circumstances. Empathy In Action : Active understanding, compassion and support to the needs of others through genuine connection. Immediate Impact:
Taking initiative with swift, informed actions to deliver positive outcomes. Follow-Through : Dedication to delivering finished results with attention to quality and detail to achieve the desired outcomes. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may be in either an office setting, at the company's data center, at a client location or at an industry trade event. Equal Opportunity Employer
- It is the policy of the company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.