SC Cleared VMware vDefend Architect
VMware vDefend Firewall Architect (Contract)
Our client, a well-established VMware Partner and professional services organisation, is seeking an experienced VMware vDefend Firewall Architect to support a major security transformation programme within a large enterprise environment.
Role & Responsibilities
You will be part of an expert consulting team delivering two key workstreams:
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
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Design and enable VMware vDefend Advanced Threat Protection features
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Support IDS/IPS policy enablement and tuning
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Assist with malware prevention configuration and optimisation
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Develop threat scenarios and advanced detection use cases
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Support threat assessment, investigation, and evidence-chain analysis
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Assist with testing, validation, and Day 2 operational activities
VMware vDefend Firewall (DFW)
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Assist with deployment of the vDefend Firewall platform
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Support Distributed Firewall (DFW) policy creation and rule migration
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Define and scale policy structures and operating models
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Build security policies across Infrastructure and applications
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Assist with Identity Firewall configuration
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Support logging, monitoring, visibility, and operational metrics
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Assist with capacity management and standardisation goals
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Support product upgrades, patching, and ongoing optimisation
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Develop custom dashboards and reporting
Skills & Experience Required
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Strong hands-on experience with VMware NSX/vDefend Firewall
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Proven experience designing and deploying ATP/IDS/IPS solutions
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Expertise in distributed Firewall policy design (Macro/Meso/Micro)
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Experience with logging, monitoring, and security visibility tools
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Ability to support security investigations and attack life cycle analysis
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Experience operating in large, complex enterprise environments
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Excellent stakeholder communication skills
Additional Information
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Remote role (UK-based candidates only)
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An active security clearance is required
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Immediate or January 2026 availability preferred