Cybersecurity Engineer: IDS/IPS for DoD Networks

electro soft; Richmond (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) to support enterprise cybersecurity operations within a DoD environment. You will help architect, engineer, operate, and enhance DLA's IDS/IPS capabilities, including Check Point IPS and Trellix IPS Manager.

Your role includes developing and maintaining signature policies, testing signatures, and coordinating with stakeholders while ensuring robust security across

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience.
• DOD Secret Clearance
• Must be eligible for IT I
• Qualification meeting DOD 8570/8140 IAT level III
• Qualification meeting DOD 8570/8140 CND-IS
• Computing Environment: Trellix IPS Manager, Check Point IPS Blade
• Four (4) years of experience creating customized signatures using SNORT.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain enterprise network and wireless IDS/IPS capabilities.
• Troubleshoot network sensor issues, anomalies, and connectivity problems.
• Analyze security events in coordination with cybersecurity analysts.
• Develop and maintain IDS/IPS signature policies based on threat intelligence and DoD requirements.
• Create and test customized signatures before migration into production environments.
• Support security configurations, patching, firmware updates, and maintenance of IDS/IPS sensors and management systems.
• Assist with SIEM data collection and correlation for IDS/IPS.
• Research emerging IDS/IPS technologies and recommend improvements.
• Identify and analyze network security issues including unauthorized devices and various attacks.
• Support analysis of wired and wireless network security events.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and SOPs for updates.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing for intrusion detection platforms.
• Provide technical briefings and training materials for Government and contractor personnel.
• Coordinate technical activities with enterprise service areas and cybersecurity stakeholders.

Skills

IT experience

Security clearance

Education

DOD 8570/8140 IAT Level III

DOD 8570/8140 CND-IS

Tools

Trellix IPS Manager

Check Point IPS Blade

SNORT

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) to support enterprise cybersecurity operations within a DoD environment. You will help architect, engineer, operate, and enhance DLA's IDS/IPS capabilities, including Check Point IPS and Trellix IPS Manager.

Your role includes developing and maintaining signature policies, testing signatures, and coordinating with stakeholders while ensuring robust security across