Online Network Security Specialist

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote setup

Flexible hours

Ongoing training and certification

Competitive pay

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is hiring an Online Network Security Specialist to proactively defend our cloud and network environments. This remote role emphasizes hands-on work with IDS, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud platforms, not just scanning. You’ll analyze logs, hunt threats, and guide other teams, documenting findings and improving security protocols.

We value clear communication and practical, day-to-day impact. Join a collaborative, low-meeting culture that celebrates small wins and real outcomes, while

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of network security principles.
• Hands-on experience with intrusion detection, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to read and analyze logs without getting cross-eyed.
• A calm, methodical approach during security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Spot threats and stop them before they hit.
• Run network vulnerability tests and fix weak spots.
• Set up smart firewalls and enforce stronger defaults.
• Keep cloud environments locked down and documented.
• Document issues to prevent repeated mistakes.
• Share quick security tips with the team.

Skills

Network security

Intrusion detection

Firewalls

VPNs

Log analysis

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Security dashboards

Job description

Online Network Security Specialist

Let’s Talk About Why This Role Exists

Cyber threats are getting smarter. Every week, there’s a new story about a data breach, phishing scam, or ransomware attack that costs companies millions. Here, you’re not just fighting those threats—you’re making sure they never even knock on our door. We believe security should be proactive, not reactive. And that’s exactly the mindset we work with every single day.

What Makes This Role Different

This isn’t a "sit in the corner and run scans" type of job. You’ll be part of a team that actually talks - yes, even though we’re all remote. We share stories of the time someone almost clicked a suspicious link, or how a small firewall tweak saved us from a huge headache. It’s hands-on, high-impact work, where you can actually see the difference you’re making.

Your Day-to-Day - The Real Picture

It’s a mix of focused solo work, quick sync calls, and problem-solving with folks from different backgrounds. Some days, you’re digging deep into logs, tracing suspicious patterns. Other days, you’re updating security protocols after a new vulnerability pops up. And sometimes, it’s about guiding someone from marketing who just got a very convincing "invoice" email. We keep it flexible, but here’s the kind of work that tends to fill your week:

• Spotting and stopping threats before they hit.
• Running network vulnerability tests and fixing weak spots.
• Setting up smart firewalls, not just default ones.
• Keeping our cloud environments locked down.
• Documenting issues so the same mistake never happens twice.
• Sharing quick tips with the team (we love short, punchy Slack posts).

Tools You’ll Get to Play With

We’re all about using the right tool for the job - not just the flashiest.

• Advanced firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Endpoint protection and monitoring software.
• Secure cloud access and VPN tools.
• Data encryption and backup solutions.
• Real-time security dashboards.

If you know better tools? We’re all ears.

How We Stay Connected (Even When We’re Apart)

Remote work can feel lonely sometimes. We get that. That’s why we have weekly team huddles - part updates, part "how’s your cat doing?" chats. We also keep a shared "Win of the Week" thread where we post little victories, like blocking a new phishing campaign or finally figuring out why the test server kept throwing errors.

Challenges You’ll Tackle Head-On

It’s not always smooth sailing. Sometimes a security alert comes in at 4 a.m. Or a system you thought was bulletproof suddenly shows a hole. But we back each other up. No blame games - just fixing the problem and making sure it doesn’t happen again.

Skills That’ll Help You Hit the Ground Running

• Strong understanding of network security principles.
• Hands-on experience with intrusion detection, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to read and analyze logs without getting cross-eyed.
• A calm, methodical approach during security incidents.
• Great communication skills - techy enough for the engineers, plain-English enough for non-tech folks.

A Little About Our Team Culture

We believe in getting things done without drowning in meetings. We celebrate small wins just as much as big ones. We’re curious, too—always reading up on the latest cyber threats and sharing cool finds in our "Security Nerd" channel. And yes, we have memes. Lots of them.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Three months from now, you’ll know our systems inside out. You’ll have already closed a few security gaps, maybe even stopped a sneaky phishing attempt in its tracks. Six months in, you’ll be the person others turn to when something feels off. By the one-year mark, you’ll have shaped our security posture in ways that keep threats guessing—and losing.

Career Growth - Where You Can Go From Here

We don’t want you stuck doing the same tasks forever. If you’re into leadership, you could lead your own security sub-team. If you’re more of a tech deep-diver, you could specialize in advanced threat hunting or ethical hacking. Either way, we’ll back you up.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Fully remote setup - work from anywhere.
• Flexible hours - we care about results, not when you log in.
• Supportive team that actually listens.
• Ongoing training and certification support.
• Competitive pay -$107,500 annually.
• No 'always on' culture - we respect your off time.

A Few Real Stories From the Team

Last month, one of our specialists spotted a login attempt from a country we’ve never done business with. Turned out, it was a hacker testing stolen credentials. We shut it down in minutes, and the client never even knew there was a threat.

Another time, someone from finance almost clicked a fake invoice link. A quick Slack message - "Hey, does this look right to you?" - saved us from a big headache. That’s the kind of everyday impact you’ll have here.

Who Thrives Here

If you love solving puzzles, thinking three steps ahead, and keeping bad actors out, you’ll fit right in. If you get stressed easily or prefer a set-it-and-forget-it job, this might not be your thing. We need people who stay cool under pressure and genuinely enjoy the chase.

The Bigger Picture

We’re not just protecting systems—we’re protecting people. Their data, their work, their trust. Every fix you make, every threat you block, keeps someone’s day from going sideways. That’s worth showing up for, right?

Global Applicants Welcome: Candidates from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, India and other eligible regions worldwide are encouraged to apply.