Virtual Network Security Policy Specialist Work From Home

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is seeking a Virtual Network Security Policy Specialist (Remote) to design and refine security policies for cloud platforms, ensuring simple, scalable, and safe network configurations. You’ll collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to align policies with real-world needs and automate where possible.

The role is remote and global, with a focus on protecting data across distributed environments while maintaining productivity and speed.

Qualifications

• Designing and refining virtual network security policies across cloud platforms.
• Reviewing firewall rules, access controls, and VPN tunnels.
• Working with engineering, compliance, and ops teams to align policies with real-world needs.
• Investigating incidents and writing clear, useful post-mortems.
• Staying current on threats, trends, and best practices in network security.
• Automating tasks where it makes sense.

Responsibilities

• Designing and refining virtual network security policies across cloud platforms.
• Reviewing firewall rules, access controls, and VPN tunnels.
• Working with engineering, compliance, and ops teams to align policies with real-world needs.
• Investigating incidents and writing clear, useful post-mortems.
• Staying current on threats, trends, and best practices in network security.

Skills

Cloud security

Zero Trust

VPNs & Firewalls

Terraform

Ansible

Scripting

Documentation

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Virtual Network Security Policy Specialist (Remote) Let’s Talk About What You’ll Really Be Doing You’re not just tweaking firewall settings and double-checking access controls. Here, you’re shaping how we build trust in every remote connection, policy, and security layer. If you’ve ever thought, \"Why is this network policy so confusing?\" — you’ll love what we’re doing. We’re building more intelligent systems, not just stricter ones. You’ll play the lead in designing clear, reliable virtual network security policies that protect data without slowing anyone down. And since we’re remote too, we get it. You’ll have flexibility, absolute ownership, and a team that’s got your back.

What Your Days Might Look Like

Let’s paint the picture. Say it’s Tuesday morning. You start your day with a short sync call. Jay from DevOps flags a weird traffic spike in one of our virtual networks. You don’t panic. You dive in, review the logs, spot a misconfigured rule, and patch it before lunch. Later, you review a draft security policy for a new virtual lab the engineering team is spinning up. You keep it simple, effective, and scalable. By afternoon, you’re in a 1:1 chat with someone from HR—they need a secure VPN path to access sensitive onboarding docs. You give them a solution that actually works. They thank you (and maybe send a meme).

Why Your Work Matters

Every policy you touch protects someone’s data. Every tweak you make can prevent a breach. You’re not just enforcing security—you’re enabling safe, productive work for teams around the world. We’re a remote-first organization. That means our network isn’t behind a traditional firewall—it’s everywhere. You’ll help us keep it secure without adding friction or frustration.

A Few Things You’ll Handle

• Designing and refining virtual network security policies across cloud platforms.
• Reviewing firewall rules, access controls, and VPN tunnels.
• Working with engineering, compliance, and ops teams to align policies with real‑world needs.
• Investigating incidents and writing clear, useful post‑mortems.
• Staying current on threats, trends, and best practices in network security.
• Automating tasks where it makes sense.

How We Keep Things Human

Remote work can get lonely. We know that. So we do things differently. We have weekly coffee chats, not just standups. When someone’s dog barks in the background? We say hi. If you’re stuck on a problem, you won’t spin alone. Our Slack is full of smart folks who love to pitch in. Last month, Maya from IT rewrote a security policy template that saved everyone hours. We gave her a shoutout during our Friday wins session. That’s how we roll.

Your Toolkit (What You’ve Probably Worked With)

• Firm grasp of cloud‑native network security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands‑on experience with Zero Trust frameworks and access control.
• Solid understanding of VPNs, firewalls, and network segmentation.
• Experience building, auditing, or implementing security policies in distributed environments.
• Comfortable writing documentation that people actually read.
• Familiar with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or scripting for automation.

What Success Looks Like

• People come to you not just for answers, but for clarity.
• Policies you write make engineers say, \"That was actually helpful.\"
• Incidents drop because your work made things smoother and safer.
• You simplify, not complicate.
• You’re proud of the calm you bring to the chaos.

Challenges? Yep.

Some days, things get messy. A vendor rolls out a surprise update. A new hire needs secure access now. Or you’re balancing risk with speed. But here’s the thing: you won’t face that pressure alone. We share wins, but we also share roadblocks. And when mistakes happen (because they do), we learn and move forward. No blame games.

Your Impact Goes Beyond Tech

This isn’t just about closing security gaps. You’re creating confidence—in our systems, in our team, and in our customers. When someone logs in securely from a café in Prague or a coworking space in Chicago, you made that safe. When sensitive data stays protected during a system rollout, that’s you, too. Security doesn’t have to feel like a wall. You’ll help make it feel like a smart safety net.

What You Can Expect From Us

• You’ll have a clear onboarding plan and honest people to guide you.
• We’ll treat your time with respect—no endless Zoom marathons.
• You’ll work async when it works best.
• You’ll have room to grow, experiment, and lead.
• And yes, we pay well.
• Your annual salary? $135,500.

Your First Week Looks Like

Day 1: Meet your manager. Get your laptop. No pressure. Just get comfy.
Day 2: Join a virtual team welcome session. Ask all the questions you want.
Day 3: Review current policies. Spot a few things you might improve.
Day 5: Jump into your first real project. We’ll walk with you.
By Week 2? You’re rolling.

Wrap It Up

You don’t need to be the loudest voice in the room. You need to care deeply about doing good, thoughtful work that keeps people safe. If you’ve ever fixed a problem and thought, \"That should never have been a problem to begin with?\", we think you’ll love it here. So let’s get started.

Global Applicants

Candidates from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, India and other eligible regions worldwide.