Network Security Architect

CTI Consulting • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

CTI Staffing is partnering with a leading transportation and logistics organization to find a Network Security Architect for their network security team, based in the Fort Worth, TX area (remote with periodic onsite). This team owns secure network infrastructure across a hybrid on-prem and cloud environment — the person in this seat will shape how the organization connects, routes, and protects traffic at enterprise scale, not just maintain what's already built.

Requirements

• Expertise establishing and managing secure hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute or equivalent)
• Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and multi-path route optimization
• Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting next-generation firewall platforms
• Deep understanding of DNS architecture and security (DNSSEC, DNS filtering, DNS-based threat prevention)
• Experience designing private networks, network segmentation, and zero-trust architectures
• 5+ years of network security architecture experience
• Strong cross-functional communication — able to translate business needs into technical architecture

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure network solutions aligned to organizational security policy and compliance requirements
• Implement and manage hybrid connectivity across on-premises and cloud environments
• Configure and optimize routing protocols for performance and redundancy
• Deploy and manage next-gen firewall solutions for threat protection
• Design DNS strategies for secure name resolution and traffic management
• Architect private networking solutions including network segmentation and zero-trust design
• Translate business requirements into secure network architecture alongside cross-functional teams
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to network engineering staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed