Azure Network Security Architect

NLB Services; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NLB Services is seeking an experienced Azure Network Security Architect in Hartford, CT to lead the design and delivery of network security perimeter and private endpoint solutions. You will own end-to-end architecture within a SAFe agile delivery team, driving production deployments with governance, testing, and comprehensive runbooks.

Deep Azure networking and security expertise is essential. You will collaborate with application teams, security stakeholders, and platform engineering to

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on expertise in Azure networking and security.
• Experience designing network security perimeters and hub-spoke VNets.
• Strong ability to translate complex concepts for stakeholders and lead reviews.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Azure network security architecture from design to production.
• Lead architecture reviews with client and delivery teams within a SAFe agile framework.
• Produce runbooks and govern changes with testing and handover procedures.

Skills

Azure Networking

Security Architecture

VNet/Subnet

NSG/Perimeter

Terraform IaC

Tools

Terraform

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Azure Network Security Architect to lead the design and delivery the project.
• The candidate will own the end-to-end architecture for Network Security Perimeter and Private Endpoint solutions, working within a SAFe agile delivery team.
• The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in Azure networking and security — including Private DNS Zones, hub-spoke VNet architecture, NSP perimeter design, and IaC automation at scale using Terraform.
• The candidate will work closely with application teams, security stakeholders, and the platform engineering squad to drive design through to enforced production deployment, ensuring every change is governed, tested, and handed over with full operational runbooks.
• Strong communication skills are essential — the candidate will translate complex network security concepts for non-technical stakeholders and lead architecture review sessions with both client and delivery teams.

Key Skills: Azure Network Security - VNet, Subnet, Route Tables, NSG, Network Security Perimeter, Firewall, Express Route, Defender for cloud