Network Security Engineer
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$30–$90/hr
Actively Hiring
10 openings
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About this Role
From the Micro1 listing
Job Title: Network Security Engineer Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee comprehensive network security management, including firewall and intrusion prevention system (IPS) configuration and maintenance.
- Continuously monitor, analyze, and respond to network security events, identifying and mitigating potential threats in real time.
- Implement and maintain robust cloud and endpoint security controls across diverse platforms and environments.
- Lead efficient incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and reporting of security incidents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce security best practices and standards aligned to business needs.
- Guide and mentor other team members, fostering a culture of security awareness and professional development.
- Ensure full compliance with relevant security policies, regulations, and industry standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven expertise in network security management, including configuring firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
- Strong experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving network security issues using advanced tools.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and oversee cloud and endpoint security solutions in multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
- Hands-on incident response experience, including investigation, remediation, and documentation of security events.
- Exceptional collaborative abilities, with a track record of mentoring and knowledge sharing within technical teams.
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, regulatory compliance, and policy development.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly valued.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools for security operations.
- Background securing enterprise SaaS, IaaS, or PaaS environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Requirements
- Azure
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform
- Cryptography
- Firewalls
- Encryption
- SSL
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee comprehensive network security management, including firewall and intrusion prevention system (IPS) configuration and maintenance.
- Continuously monitor, analyze, and respond to network security events, identifying and mitigating potential threats in real time.
- Implement and maintain robust cloud and endpoint security controls across diverse platforms and environments.
- Lead efficient incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and reporting of security incidents.
Why This Role
Geography stops mattering here. This remote Network Security Engineer opportunity pays $60/hr regardless of where you're based, making it a solid entry point into Software Engineering work without needing to relocate.
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