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.

? Role

Network Security Firewall & WAF Analyst – Freelance/Contract

Cybersecurity / Network Security

? 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 modern web application security principles.
- Support implementation of Zero Trust security models.

? Required Qualifications

- Cybersecurity/network security experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Cloudflare WAF.
- Strong hands-on experience with Terraform.
- Experience with NGFW and enterprise WAF technologies.
- Experience with WAF rule tuning and false-positive handling.
- Knowledge of Azure cloud services and applications.
- Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10 and web application threats.
- Knowledge of API security principles.
- Experience working with DevOps, Network Security and IT teams.
- Strong networking and cybersecurity fundamentals.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills.

? Preferred

- CISSP or relevant Network Security / WAF / Cloud Security certification.
- Experience with Zero Trust architectures.
- Experience developing WAF security standards and architecture.
- Experience with security automation and scripting.

📌 Freelance Opportunity – Network Security Firewall & WAF Analyst (India)
🏢 IndiTech Consulting
📍 India