Senior Security Consultant - Opportunity for Working Remotely

Company: VMware
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

**Senior Security Consultant****Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?**The world is changing fast! Corporations, governments, schools, hospitals are all feeling immense pressure to offer work from anywhere technology. They are in desperate need of an IT infrastructure that lets employees and customers access applications from any device, anywhere, on any cloud, all while being secure. VMware provides the solution. You won't find another company that offers the breath of innovative technology designed for an unpredictable world. This is why you will love working for one of the most highly regarded brands in the IT and Cloud Services industry. Our 350,000 enterprise and business customers (which includes 98% of Fortune 500) rely on VMware to make their digital transformation possibleAs a Senior Security Consultant, your primary focus is to implement Carbon Black Endpoint Protection and NSX Security, while optimizing people and processes, and protect against malicious attacks, including malware, ransomware, zero day, and non-malware attacks. Collaborating with customers to identify, develop, accelerate, time to value is critical.*** This job requisition is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsored by VMware.**Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?**Analyze, interpret, and recommend policy changes from a security perspective:+ Within 30 days of employment, become competent with VMware's endpoint and NSX Security products, guidelines, best practices, and standard operations.+ Within 90 days of employment, you will be deploying VMware's endpoint and NSX Security infrastructure and be responsible to resolve customer technical issues through diligent research, duplication, and troubleshooting.+ Within 180 days you will be in a position to work on escalations and lead implementation sessions with customers.+ Within 360 days along with the above, you will be reviewing project requirements and putting together design solutions which will be used from VMware's endpoint and NSX Security deployment perspective. You will be a self-starter and learn into projects until the best solution is found.**The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?**Your regular activities may be modified to suit your professional strengths, but you can expect a variety of the following assignments:+ ?You will work closely with Support, Customer Success, and Project Management performing day-to-day operations for the Security Practice portfolio.+ Provide in-depth onsite and remote technical guidance to new VMware customers to ensure a successful implementation.+ Collect and document technical requirements from customers and configure the VMware Carbon Black and NSX Security software to operate within the capabilities of the application for those requirements.+ Review the configuration decisions that are available to customers and provide expertise and guidance on best practices.+ Proficient with scripting languages (Python & PowerShell preferred), interacting with API's, and creating automation.+ Approximately 10-50% travel meeting with and presenting to customers and for internal and customer events/meetings.**What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?**The hiring manager for this role is **Jeff Peterson, Senior Manager, Security Practice** . His expertise has been built from the frontlines with roles in technical solutions consultancy, program management and most recently in management of a consultant team for the past four years.Jeff's management philosophy is about encouraging everyone on the team to be independent thinkers and not feel like he is looking over their shoulder. He looks for people who can think out-of-the-box and then execute on a good idea. Innovation = Creativity and Execution.The core team is made up of eleven Consultants and two Architects and a close partnership with the Project Management team. The team works flexible hours, arranging schedules to fit their needs and taking consideration for weekly phone calls with colleagues. At VMware, you'll have the chance to make an impact in the ever-evolving cybersecurity space. Our advanced technology tackles even the toughest challenges and stays ahead of the latest threats.**Where is this role located?**Remote: This role is fully remote, allowing you the flexibility to work from the location you feel most productive and comfortable, or the location agreed upon with your hiring manager. You will be expected to live within a Continental US time zone from your team as defined by your business.**What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware?**You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com.+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan+ Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family Types+ Generous Time Off Programs+ 40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community+ Rethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities+ Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, training, course work, etc.)+ Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classesThe hiring range for this position is typically _$127,000.00 - $178,000.00_ . Actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, commission, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Additional benefits for this position can be found at https://benefits.vmware.com/ . *Note: Disclosure of Colorado pay and benefits required per sb19-968.This job may require the candidate to travel and/or work from a facility that requires full vaccination prior to entry.**Category :** Services and Consulting**Subcategory:** Solutions Architect**Experience:** Manager and Professional**Full Time/ Part Time:** Full Time**Posted Date:** 2022-11-02VMware's Professional Services team is obsessed with helping organizations achieve their goals with the power of VMware technology. As partners throughout their digital transformation, we work with customers to build the IT capabilities, competencies, and culture they need to improve employee and customer experiences, accelerate innovation, and confidently move into the future. Join our team, and you'll work alongside a diverse group of people who are passionate about sharing their broad expertise and empowering you to do your best work. Our technology is changing the way the world's biggest brands do business. Where will your impact be made?VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what's possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

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