Freelance Opportunity – Network Security Firewall & WAF Analyst
We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer / WAF Analyst for a freelance/contract engagement supporting enterprise client environments.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Next-Generation Firewalls, Cloudflare WAF, API Security, DNS, and Terraform-based automation.
? Skills
Candidates must have hands-on experience with:
• Cloudflare WAF – Mandatory
• Terraform – Mandatory
• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• WAF rule tuning and false-positive management
• API Security
• DNS Security / Management
• Cloud WAF operations
• Azure cloud applications and services
• OWASP Top 10
• Network, OS and Application Security
? Key Responsibilities
• Manage day-to-day Next-Gen Firewall administration, policy management, rule tuning and health monitoring.
• Manage Cloudflare WAF operations, including API security and DNS.
• Monitor WAF platform health, coverage, rule effectiveness and security incidents.
• Perform WAF zone migrations, including DNS cutover, testing and validation.
• Develop automation using Terraform and scripting to improve WAF operations.
• Tune WAF rules, investigate false positives and maintain policy hygiene.
• Support security incidents, changes and project activities with Network Security, DevOps and IT teams.
• Develop dashboards and security metrics/KPI reports.
• Maintain security documentation, configuration baselines and change records.
• Develop and maintain WAF security standards and architecture.
• Provide technical support during security audits.
• Work with security vendors to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions.
• Apply OWASP Top 10, API security and contemporary web application security principles.
• Support implementation of Zero Trust security models.
? Required Qualifications
• Cybersecurity/network s