Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title: Network Segmentation Architect
Location(s): Richmond, VA
Requirements:
- Experience in network engineering, with a focus on network segmentation and security.
- Proven experience deploying, managing, and optimizing Cisco ACI and VMware NSX environments in enterprise or data center environments.
- Experience with micro-segmentation, VLAN configuration, and creating network policies within Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.
- Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and performance tuning in complex network environments.
- deep understanding of network architecture and a strong focus on Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and VMware NSX technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network segmentation strategies to improve security, scalability, and efficiency across our IT infrastructure. You will play a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable network traffic flow across different segments of the enterprise, leveraging Cisco ACI and VMware NSX to optimize performance and security.
Accountabilities include but not limited to:
i. Network Segmentation Design & Implementation:
- Design and implement advanced network segmentation strategies using Cisco ACI and VMware NSX to improve security, performance, and network isolation across the data center environments.
- Architect and deploy VLANs, security zones, and micro-segmentation policies to meet business and security requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure network segmentation aligns with the broader IT infrastructure strategy.
ii. Cisco ACI & VMware NSX Deployment:
- Lead the implementation and configuration of Cisco ACI and VMware NSX solutions to create secure and efficient network topologies.
- Perform the integration of Cisco ACI with VMware NSX and other network technologies to create a unified, scalable, and agile network architecture.
- Troubleshoot and optimize Cisco ACI and VMware NSX environments, ensuring network segments are appropriately isolated and compliant with security policies.
iii. Security & Compliance:
- Implement and enforce security policies across network segments using Cisco ACI and VMware NSX, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
- Work closely with security and compliance teams to design network segmentation strategies that reduce attack surfaces and improve overall security posture.
- Automate segmentation and security policies to streamline network management and improve response times to security incidents.
iv. Automation & Orchestration:
- Utilize automation tools (such as Ansible, NetBrain, or Python scripts) to deploy and manage network segmentation configurations and policies in Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.
- Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to integrate network segmentation into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native architectures.
v. Performance Monitoring & Optimization:
- Continuously monitor the performance and health of the network segments using Cisco ACI and VMware NSX monitoring tools.
- Identify network bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and areas for optimization and apply necessary adjustments to improve performance and security.
vi. Collaboration & Documentation:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Network, Security, and Cloud Engineering, to ensure a seamless integration of network segmentation with other systems and services.
- Maintain accurate documentation for network segmentation configurations, policies, and procedures to ensure effective knowledge transfer and support.
- Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders regarding the status of network segmentation projects, performance, and security posture.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
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