Network & Connectivity Engineer (VMware / NSX) (Level II, SR, Lead) (RapidScale)

Cox Communications • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for a Network & Connectivity Engineer (VMware / NSX) who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure, highly available network connectivity across multi-tenant cloud environments. This role operates at an advanced technical level, focusing on VMware NSX and software-defined networking to enable scalable, resilient, and secure customer solutions. This position is open across Level II, Senior, and Lead levels, depending on the candidate’s experience, scope of expertise, and ability to operate in complex, customer-facing environments. This is a customer-facing, Tier 3 engineering role that owns complex escalations, resolves advanced network issues, and ensures SLA-driven performance and availability. The engineer plays a critical role in delivering standardized managed services, supporting migrations and upgrades, and acting as a trusted technical advisor to customers while mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2+ years of experience in a related field OR a master’s degree with up to 2 years of experience OR 6+ years of relevant professional experience (Level II)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4+ years of experience OR a master’s degree with 2+ years of experience OR Ph.D. with up to 1 year of experience OR 8+ years of relevant professional experience (Senior)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6+ years of experience OR a master’s degree with 4+ years of experience OR Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience OR 10+ years of relevant professional experience (Lead)
• Experience in network engineering within enterprise or managed services environments
• Strong experience with VMware networking technologies, including NSX
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across complex, distributed network environments
• Experience operating in a Tier 3 support or escalation capacity
• Ability to work in a 24x7 on-call rotation as required
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

• VMware certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV) strongly preferred
• Foundational certifications (e.g., VCTA, CompTIA Network+, Server+) may be considered alongside relevant hands-on experience

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support network connectivity solutions within multi-tenant VMware environments, with a strong focus on NSX
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across east-west and north-west traffic flows, including routing, firewalling, and segmentation
• Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for advanced connectivity and network-related incidents
• Ensure network performance, availability, and reliability in alignment with defined SLAs and customer expectations
• Configure and manage NSX components, including logical switching, routing, distributed firewall, load balancing, and VPN services
• Implement and enforce microsegmentation and security policies to protect customer environments
• Support customer onboarding, migrations, and platform upgrades, ensuring seamless connectivity and minimal disruption
• Collaborate cross-functionally with cloud, infrastructure, security, and support teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and problem management activities to identify and prevent recurring issues
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized MSP service offerings and operational procedures
• Automate and optimize network provisioning and operational tasks where possible
• Act as a technical advisor to customers, providing guidance on best practices, architecture, and optimization
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing through Knowledge Base articles

Benefits

• The flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
• Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement planning (401(k))
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level