Network Security Architect

ConglomerateIT LLC; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

ConglomerateIT in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Network Security Architect for a 6–12 month contract. The role blends architectural leadership with hands-on implementation across on‑prem and cloud environments.

You will design secure networks, align with policies, and mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years architecting network security at enterprise scale.
• Secure on-prem-to-cloud connectivity: VPN, ExpressRoute, hybrid patterns.
• Strong knowledge of BGP and OSPF; route optimization.
• Hands-on config and ops experience with Palo Alto and Azure Firewall.
• DNS architecture including DNSSEC and threat prevention.
• Experience delivering private network designs and zero-trust patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design architectures that satisfy policy and regulatory obligations without slowing delivery.
• Map private networking layer, subnets, and segmentation boundaries.
• Set DNS approach so resolution is trustworthy and traffic lands correctly.
• Establish connectivity between on‑premises and cloud platforms.
• Tune routing and traffic paths; ensure failover when circuits drop.
• Deploy and support Palo Alto and Azure Firewall deployments for threat defense.
• Collaborate with non-network teams to translate business needs into architecture.
• Mentor engineers as the senior technical voice within the group.

Skills

Connectivity to hybrid environments

Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF)

Firewall administration (Palo Alto/AZA

Education

CISSP/CEH certification

Tools

Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Azure Firewall

VPN tunnels

Azure ExpressRoute

Job description

Title: Network Security Architect

Type: Contract - 6 to 12 months

Location: Fort Worth, Texas (Primarily remote, with occasional onsite days - candidates must be local)

Job Description:

Role Snapshot

This position puts you in charge of how a hybrid enterprise network is secured end to end - from the links that join the data center to the cloud, through the firewalls that police traffic, down to the segmentation and name-resolution layers underneath. The work is architectural and hands-on in equal measure.

Day-to-Day Scope

Design Work

• Draw up network security architectures that satisfy internal policy and regulatory obligations without slowing delivery
• Map out the private networking layer: virtual networks, subnet layouts, and where segmentation boundaries belong
• Set the Domain Name System (DNS) approach so resolution stays trustworthy and traffic lands where it should

Implementation & Upkeep

• Establish and run connectivity spanning on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms
• Dial in routing protocols and traffic paths so performance holds and failover works when a circuit drops
• Stand up, tune, and support Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft Azure Firewall deployments for threat defense

Working With Others

• Sit with teams outside networking and convert what the business needs into an architecture that actually holds up
• Serve as the senior technical voice for the network engineering group, mentoring engineers as you go

Who We're Looking For

Essentials

• At least 5+ years spent architecting network security at enterprise scale
• Connectivity: demonstrated skill joining on-premises environments to cloud securely - Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels, Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, and broader hybrid interconnect patterns
• Routing: deep working knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), plus route optimization and multi-path design
• Firewalls: real configuration, operations, and troubleshooting time on Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Azure Firewall
• Domain Name System (DNS): solid footing in DNS architecture, Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), filtering, and DNS-driven threat prevention
• Private Networking: experience delivering private network designs, segmentation strategies, and zero-trust network architectures

A Plus

• Network security certification - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or comparable

Founded in 2014, ConglomerateIT is a global leader in delivering innovative IT solutions and services. Headquartered in the USA with a presence in the UK, Canada, and India, we specialize in offering industry-leading expertise and cutting-edge products that help our clients maximize their technological investments. Our focus on best-in-class solutions, a highly knowledgeable team, and proactive talent mapping ensure we remain at the forefront of the IT industry.

ConglomerateIT is driven by our Center for Excellence and Innovation, an initiative dedicated to keeping us ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We understand that building strong relationships is key to our success, and this commitment has enabled us to partner with Fortune 500 companies and leading system integrators worldwide. Our ability to provide local talent on a global scale ensures that we can meet the contingent project requirements of our clients efficiently and effectively.