Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Engineer

IDS Deployment & Management:

• Design, implement, and manage Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) across network and cloud environments.
• Configure IDS tools to monitor traffic, identify anomalies, and generate real-time alerts.

Threat Monitoring & Analysis:

• Monitor network traffic and system logs for signs of malicious activities.
• Analyze alerts generated by IDS and determine their severity and potential impact.
• Investigate security incidents and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation.

Incident Response:

• Collaborate with the Incident Response (IR) team to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents.
• Document incident findings and create detailed reports for future reference.

System Optimization & Maintenance:

• Regularly update IDS signatures, rules, and configurations to improve detection accuracy.
• Perform routine system maintenance and ensure high availability and performance of IDS solutions.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work closely with other security professionals to integrate IDS with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Provide periodic reports on IDS performance, detected threats, and system health.
• Recommend security enhancements based on emerging threat landscapes.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) are highly desirable.

Experience:

• 1-5 years of hands-on experience in network security, intrusion detection, or a similar role.
• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or working with incident response teams is a plus.