Azure Network Security Architect

Job Title: Azure Network Security Architect Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid Role) Duration: Long-term contract with a high possibility of extension Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Azure Network Security Architect to lead the design and delivery the project. The candidate will own the end-to-end architecture for Network Security Perimeter and Private Endpoint solutions, working within a SAFe agile delivery team. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in Azure networking and security — including Private DNS Zones, hub-spoke VNet architecture, NSP perimeter design, and IaC automation at scale using Terraform. The candidate will work closely with application teams, security stakeholders, and the platform engineering squad to drive design through to enforced production deployment, ensuring every change is governed, tested, and handed over with full operational runbooks. Strong communication skills are essential — the candidate will translate complex network security concepts for non-technical stakeholders and lead architecture review sessions with both client and delivery teams. Key Skills: Azure Network Security - VNet, Subnet, Route Tables, NSG, Network Security Perimeter, Firewall, Express Route, Defender for cloud