Azure Networking/Security Architect

Azure Networking/Security ArchitectThis is a hybrid opportunity at our Fort Worth, TX location.Salary: $170,000Insight at a Glance:14,000+ engaged teammates globally$8.2 billion in revenue in 2025Certified as a Great Place to work in 9 Countries in 2025Fortune 500 Company (No. 447) in 2025Received 25+ industry and partner awards in the past year$1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2024 by Insight globallyNow is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organizations through complex digital decisions.About the role:We are seeking a motivated and passionate Architect to join Insight's Enterprise Cloud Consulting Practice, focused on delivering innovative solutions for enterprise customers. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and consulting acumen, with the ability to provide thought leadership, design scalable and secure cloud architectures, and lead the implementation of complex solutions across Azure and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cloud, Networking, and DevOps, a proven track record of success in customer-facing engagements, and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable cloud strategies that drive value for large-scale enterprise clients.You will design and implement the network and security foundation required to relocate applications between Azure regions without breaking enterprise connectivity. This role is responsible for regional hubs, ExpressRoute, routing, firewalls, DNS, private endpoints, ingress/egress, network security, and troubleshooting the hidden dependencies that commonly block migration cutovers.Along the way, you will get to:Design and deploy target-region network architecture using hub-spoke and/or Azure Virtual WAN patterns.Lead and deliver enterprise Azure projects encompassing cloud architecture, migration assessments, proof-of-concept deployments, and full-scale implementations.Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing Azure and Networking subject-matter expertise, recommending best-fit solutions, and aligning architecture decisions with business objectives and industry best practices.Implement and troubleshoot ExpressRoute, VPN, BGP, route propagation, UDRs, NAT, peering, and hybrid connectivity.Engineer Palo Alto VM-Series / Cloud NGFW and/or Azure Firewall patterns, including policy, HA, routing, and inspection pathsDesign private endpoint and Private DNS architectures for Azure PaaS and AKS workloads.Support Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, load balancers, WAF, ingress, and egress patterns.Analyze source-region dependencies, hard-coded IPs, firewall allow lists, DNS records, and third-party network dependencies and create and execute network cutover, rollback, validation, and failover runbooks.Partner with enterprise network, security, application, data, and platform teams during migration waves.Validate network resiliency across availability zones and multiple Azure regions.Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.What we're looking for:[Bachelor's degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.7+ years of experience in cloud consulting or services delivery, with a strong focus on architecting and implementing cloud solutions in client environments.5+ years of hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including design, deployment, and operational management of cloud-native and hybrid workloads.Proven track record of client-facing consulting engagements, including assessments, architecture design sessions, migration planning, and post-deployment advisory.Demonstrated success in presales roles, including scoping, solution development, proposal support, and collaboration with sales teams to position cloud services and offerings.5+ years of Azure networking/security engineering with significant enterprise production experience.Deep knowledge of VNets, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, VNet peering, Azure Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, BGP, NAT Gateway, and load balancing.Strong experience with Azure Private Link/private endpoints and Private DNS.Understanding of network segmentation, zero-trust principles, identity-aware access, and enterprise security controls.Hands-on experience delivering public cloud infrastructure solutions, with a focus on designing and deploying secure, scalable, and resilient architectures in Microsoft Azure environments.Proven experience in large-scale application modernization efforts, including re-platforming and refactoring legacy applications using Azure-native services such as App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions.Extensive expertise in Microsoft Azure, including core services, identity and access management, governance, hybrid connectivity, and cost management.Solid networking foundation with hands-on experience in designing and implementing Azure networking components such as virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, firewalls, load balancers, and private endpoints.Experience implementing enterprise-grade Azure Landing Zones using reference architectures aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), with embedded governance, security, and automation controls.Consulting Experience:Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environmentStrong public speaking and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical and business value to diverse audiencesProven ability to convey complex technical and business messaging to stakeholders, including clients, executives, and industry analystsExperience with Agile methodologies and practices within service delivery and team operationsQuick learner with a strong desire to stay current with emerging technologies and trendsDemonstrated leadership experience in team-based and project-based consulting engagementsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, professional, and collaborative interactionsWhat you can expect:Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don't feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.