We are seeking a Network Security Consultant to join our Network Security Operations team. This position demands a technical expert capable of maintaining infrastructure stability while driving automation and advanced security practices. You will serve as a subject matter expert, focusing heavily on VMware microsegmentation, firewall automation, and API integration.
Key Responsibilities
Network Security Operations: Lead the daily management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and Proxy systems.
Microsegmentation Architecture: Design, deploy, and enforce granular zero-trust microsegmentation policies within VMware virtualized environments to secure East-West traffic.
Automation & Orchestration: Streamline operational workflows by consuming and interacting directly with infrastructure REST APIs to automate routine security policy updates.
Incident & Change Management: Serve as a high-level escalation point for complex network security incidents, performance bottlenecks, and scheduled infrastructure changes.
Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with cross-functional infrastructure and Cloud/DevOps teams while providing technical guidance to junior engineering staff.
Experience: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated hands-on experience with advanced microsegmentation solutions, specifically VMware NSX and/or VSF9.
API Expertise: Proven background integrating with and consuming NSX APIs and VSF9 APIs for automation tasks.
Alternative Profile: Strong expertise in Fortinet / FortiGate API automation will be fully considered as a transferrable skill set into the VMware ecosystem.
Core Security Protocols: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, and modern security posture design.
Languages: Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Scripting: Solid proficiency in Python for network automation, infrastructure-as-code, and custom API tooling.
Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as VCP-NV / VCAP-NV (VMware), NSE 4+ (Fortinet), or general security credentials (CISSP, CISM).
Devoteam Group works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. We are convinced that diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism and excellence of our organization. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.
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