Network/Infrastructure Engineer (VMware NSX-T)
Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our staffing practice has an opening for a Network Engineer with experience working with various load balancers F5 or AVI to place at our client, a top Canadian Bank
Client: A top Canadian Bank
Terms: 12 months with possibility to extend
Location Hybrid- 1 days onsite- Downtown
Top 3 Must-Haves:
NSXt Expertise:
- Proven experience and proficiency in configuring and managing NSX-T, including NSX micro-segmentation and NSX Distributed Firewalls.
Network Technologies:
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with LAN, WAN, virtualization, cloud, DDI, load balancers, firewalls, and cross-platform migrations.
Scripting and Automation:
- Experience with scripting in Ansible for network automation and managing network protocols like BGP and OSPF.
Top 3 Nice-to-Haves:
Load Balancers:
- Experience with various load balancers such as F5 or AVI (NSXt Advanced Load Balancer).
Cloud Technologies:
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and tools like VMware vSphere, NSX, HCX, and Azure Direct Connect.
Network Analysis Tools:
- Proficiency in using network analysis tools like Wireshark for packet captures and TCP/IP analysis.
About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network/Infrastructure Engineer with a strong focus on NSXt. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuring and designing network solutions, with NSXt being the most critical skillset. Experience with CISCO and other networking technologies is highly desirable and complementary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and manage network infrastructure with a primary focus on NSXt.
- Implement and manage network technologies including LAN, WAN, virtualization, cloud, NSX, DDI, load balancers, firewalls, and cross-platform migrations.
- Utilize NSX micro-segmentation for enhanced network security.
- Work with various load balancers such as F5 or AVI (NSX-T Advanced Load Balancer).
- Develop and maintain scripts using Ansible for network automation.
- Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches, including protocols like BGP and OSPF.
- Manage firewalls, including NSX Distributed Firewalls, Edge Firewalls, NAT, IPS/IDS, and URL filtering.
- Administer VMware vSphere, NSX, HCX, and Azure Direct Connect (ERD).
- Utilize cloud technologies for network solutions.
- Perform network analysis using tools like Wireshark and packet captures.
- Design and implement network architecture, disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BDR), high availability, resilience, VRRP, HSRP, and Bubble DR.
- Execute cross-platform migrations manually and through automation for load balancers, routers, and firewalls.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a strong focus on NSXt.
- Proficiency in network technologies including LAN, WAN, virtualization, cloud, NSX, DDI, load balancers, and firewalls.
- Hands-on experience with load balancers (F5 or AVI), scripting in Ansible, and network protocols (BGP, OSPF).
- Expertise in firewall management, including NSX Distributed Firewalls and Edge Firewalls.
- Experience with VMware vSphere, NSX, HCX, and Azure Direct Connect.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and network analysis tools like Wireshark.
- Strong background in network design, architecture, and disaster recovery planning.
- Ability to perform cross-platform migrations both manually and with automation.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in NSXt or related networking technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
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