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# Principal Network Security Architect

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Greenwood Village, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Cisco Nexus Switches, Palo Alto Networks, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/72E8A5C233D943639E9DA2AF4160B44D/job/

## About the Role

15+ years in enterprise network architecture, with at least 8 years in security-focused network design.

Demonstrated experience designing air-gapped or isolated network environments, including hardware data diode integration (Owl Cyber Defense, EverFox, or equivalent vendors).

Deep working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 (specifically SC-7, SC-13, CP-6, CP-9, AC-2, AU-2 control families), SP 800-184 (isolated recovery environments), and SP 800-209 (storage segmentation).

Hands-on design experience with Palo Alto Networks PA-Series firewalls including Virtual Systems (VSYS) for both physical separation and software-defined segmentation models.

Hands-on design experience with Cisco Nexus switching architectures, including independent switching domains and consolidated MLAG platforms.

Working knowledge of enterprise backup platforms - specifically Cohesity DataProtect (Charter's consolidating standard); Veritas and Rubrik knowledge useful for current-state assessment.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support a consulting project with our Telecommunications client. The project is designing and implementing of a secure Cyber Vault environment. This individual will serve as a key technical resource, providing architectural guidance, answering complex technical questions, and helping ensure the solution meets security, resiliency, and recovery requirements.