Network Security Engineer

Cashback24x7; India; Remote; INR 2,480,000 - 4,822,000; Part time

Job summary

Cashback24x7 is seeking a Network Security Engineer on a remote contractor basis. You will manage firewall/VPN configurations, monitor security events, and enforce cloud and endpoint security across hybrid environments.

You will lead incident response, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and mentor peers while ensuring adherence to security policies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network security issues with advanced tools.
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
• Hands-on incident response and documentation experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive network security management, including firewall and IPS configuration and maintenance.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and respond to network security events, identifying and mitigating threats in real time.
• Implement and maintain robust cloud and endpoint security controls across diverse platforms.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to enforce security best practices and standards.
• Mentor team members and promote security awareness and development.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Skills

Firewall configuration

VPNs

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Cloud security

Endpoint security

Security frameworks

Mentoring others

Tools

SIEM

Job description

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.