We are seeking an experienced Platform Architect for a 12+ month contract position based in Fort Worth, Texas. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in network security, connectivity, routing, firewall technologies, DNS management, and private networking to enable secure enterprise cloud deployments.
Responsibilities
Design and architect secure network solutions aligned with organizational security policies and compliance requirements
Implement and manage connectivity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments
Configure and optimize routing protocols and network paths for performance and redundancy
Deploy and manage Palo Alto Networks and Azure Firewall solutions for threat protection
Design and implement DNS strategies for secure name resolution and traffic management
Architect private networking solutions including virtual networks, subnets, and network segmentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into secure network architecture
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to network engineering teams
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of network security architecture experience
Expertise in establishing and managing secure connections between on-premises and cloud environments using VPNs, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity solutions
Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), route optimization, and multi-path networking
Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Azure Firewall solutions
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Deep understanding of DNS architecture, security (DNSSEC), DNS filtering, and DNS-based threat prevention
Experience designing and implementing private networks, network segmentation, and zero-trust network architectures
Preferred
Network security certifications (CISSP, CEH, or equivalent)