DMZ Senior Architect

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellbeats membership

Job summary

GDH is seeking a senior-level network security architect to design and implement enterprise perimeter and DMZ architectures across internet, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will develop architectural strategies, target-state designs, and roadmaps aligned with Zero Trust principles.

You will collaborate with infrastructure, security, development, and business teams to deliver scalable, observable solutions, mentor engineers, and document decisions and risks while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 15+ years progressive experience in network engineering, security architecture, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years designing enterprise-scale network and security architectures within complex environments.
• Experience with cloud networking and security across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments.
• Ability to lead through influence and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain architectural strategies and roadmaps for perimeter services, external connectivity, and DMZ environments.
• Define target-state designs, reference architectures, and reusable design patterns for securely exposing applications and APIs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, cloud-native security architectures, and network automation capabilities to support modernization and security improvements.
• Lead architecture discussions across cross-functional teams to support scalability, flexibility, resilience, and operational readiness.
• Design secure and observable solutions for internet-facing workloads and partner, third-party, cloud, and hybrid connectivity.
• Provide architectural guidance for Zero Trust capabilities, including identity-aware access, segmentation, and microsegmentation.
• Provide technical leadership to infrastructure, security, and development teams regarding network and security architecture standards.
• Document architectural decisions, technical tradeoffs, dependencies, and risks and communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.
• Mentor architects and engineers and promote consistent architecture and engineering best practices.
• Support adherence to applicable security, regulatory, operational, and governance requirements.

Skills

Network security architecture

Zero Trust principles

Stakeholder alignment

Mentoring engineers

Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Leadership by influence

Education

CISSP

CCIE

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Role Summary

This senior-level position designs and implements enterprise network security and connectivity architectures, with a focus on perimeter security, external connectivity, and modern DMZ environments. The role establishes architectural strategies, target-state designs, and technology roadmaps for securely exposing applications and APIs across internet, cloud, and hybrid environments. This position collaborates with infrastructure, security, development, and business teams to deliver scalable, resilient solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and applicable security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain architectural strategies and technology roadmaps for enterprise perimeter services, external connectivity, and DMZ environments.
• Define target-state designs, reference architectures, and reusable design patterns for securely exposing applications and APIs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, cloud-native security architectures, and network automation capabilities to support modernization and security improvements.
• Lead architecture and solution discussions across cross-functional teams to support scalability, flexibility, resilience, and operational readiness.
• Design secure and observable solutions for internet-facing workloads and partner, third-party, cloud, and hybrid connectivity.
• Provide architectural guidance for Zero Trust capabilities, including identity-aware access, segmentation, and microsegmentation.
• Provide technical leadership to infrastructure, security, and development teams regarding network and security architecture standards.
• Document architectural decisions, technical tradeoffs, dependencies, and risks and communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.
• Mentor architects and engineers and promote consistent architecture and engineering best practices.
• Support adherence to applicable security, regulatory, operational, and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, security architecture, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing enterprise-scale network and security architectures within complex environments.
• Experience developing architectural strategies, target-state designs, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps.
• Experience with cloud networking and security across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles, perimeter security, external connectivity, DMZ architecture, segmentation, and network automation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build stakeholder alignment, and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience mentoring technical professionals and advancing architecture and engineering standards.
• Ability to operate effectively as a senior individual contributor and collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCIE, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or comparable credentials are preferred.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience in cybersecurity, networking, or a related discipline.
• Must be authorized to work in the location where the position is based.

Publishing Pay Range: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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