Network Security Architect | Remote with periodic onsite Fort Worth, TX

Pioneer IT Systems LLC; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer IT Systems LLC is seeking a senior Network Security Architect for a remote role with periodic onsite Fort Worth, TX. The position covers secure hybrid connectivity, advanced routing, next‑gen firewall management, DNS security, and zero‑trust private networking design.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks and/or Azure Firewall, strong BGP/OSPF routing, DNS architecture, and at least 5 years in network security architecture, plus excellent cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks and/or Azure Firewall.
• Strong BGP/OSPF routing in enterprise environments.
• Deep DNS security experience (DNSSEC, DNS filtering).
• Zero-trust private networking design experience (VNets, subnets, segmentation).
• 5+ years of network security architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Design secure hybrid connectivity and zero-trust networking architectures.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and translate business needs into technical requirements.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks experience

Azure Firewall

BGP/OSPF routing

DNS architecture & DNSSEC

Zero-trust networking

5+ years network security architecture

Cross-functional communication

Mentoring network engineering teams

Job description

Job Title: Network Security Architect

Location: Remote with periodic onsite Fort Worth, TX

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Start Date: 10-5-2026

Visas: EAD/L2 EAD/ EAD/H1B

Job Description:

This is a senior Network Security Architect role spanning secure hybrid connectivity, advanced routing, next-gen firewall management, DNS security, and zero-trust private networking design not a firewall-admin backfill.

Must-Have

• Hands-on Palo Alto Networks and/or Azure Firewall configuration and management
• Advanced BGP/OSPF routing protocol experience in enterprise, multi-path environments
• Deep DNS architecture and security experience (DNSSEC, DNS filtering, threat prevention)
• Zero-trust private networking design experience (VNets, subnets, segmentation)
• 5+ years of network security architecture experience
• Strong cross-functional communication able to translate business needs into architecture

Nice-to-Have

• CISSP, CEH, or equivalent network security certification
• Experience in a regulated or high-availability industry
• Experience mentoring network engineering teams Cloud security architecture experience (Azure preferred)