VMware vDefend Architect to lead the design, deployment, and operationalization of VMware NSX based security controls, with emphasis on Distributed Firewall (DFW) and Advanced Threat Protection (ATP).This role will drive two parallel workstreams: (1) architecture and rollout of ATP security features (eg, IDS/IPS, malware prevention, threat scenarios, dashboards) and (2) the end to end vDefend security posture across infrastructure, applications, and identity-translating business risk into enforceable, scalable policies and operational metrics.3-month contract to start in JanuaryRemote roleInside IR35DeliverablesHigh level andamp; low level designs (HLD/LLD) for vDefend (DFW, ATP), including data flows and policy models.Migration plan for DFW rules and Legacy Firewall policies; cutover playbooks and rollback plans.Operating Model andamp; RACI for build/run (incident, change, problem, threat hunting, vulnerability triage).Policy standards (macro/meso/micro), tagging taxonomy, and naming conventions.Security use cases and evidence chain procedures (attack life cycle mapping, triage steps).Dashboards andamp; reports (logging, KPIs, capacity, coverage, exceptions).Day 2 materials: runbooks, tuning guidelines, upgrade/patch procedures.Required Qualifications andamp; Experience8+ years in network/security architecture with 3+ years hands on VMware NSX (NSX T) micro segmentation and DFW.Demonstrable experience enabling IDS/IPS, malware prevention, and threat detection within NSX/vDef