Cybersecurity Engineer - Intrusion Detection / Prevention

Electrosoft; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in IDS/IPS to support DoD enterprise cybersecurity operations. The engineer will help design, implement, and maintain network IDS/IPS capabilities using Check Point IPS and Trellix IPS Manager.

Responsibilities include analyzing security events, developing customized SNORT signatures, maintaining signatures, supporting SIEM data, and coordinating with stakeholders. A DoD Secret Clearance and 8570/8140 certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Seven years of IT experience and security-focused roles.
• DOD Secret Clearance required.
• Eligible for IT I position.
• Certifications meeting DOD 8570/8140 IAT III and CND-IS.
• Experience with Trellix IPS Manager and Check Point IPS Blade.
• Experience creating customized SNORT signatures.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain enterprise IDS/IPS capabilities.
• Troubleshoot sensor issues and connectivity problems.
• Analyze security events with analysts to determine causes and responses.
• Develop and maintain IDS/IPS signature policies based on threat intel and DoD requirements.
• Create and test customized signatures before production deployment.
• Support configuration, patching, and maintenance of IDS/IPS sensors and management systems.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity stakeholders and produce technical documentation.

Skills

IDS/IPS engineering

DOD 8570 compliant

IAT III

CND-IS

SNORT signatures

Trellix IPS Manager

Check Point IPS Blade

Tools

Treliix IPS Manager

Check Point IPS Blade

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation. We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel – and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded. The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more. If we’ve described you and your dream workplace, please apply and share in the many benefits and opportunities we offer.

Cybersecurity Engineer - Intrusion Detection / Prevention

Position Summary

Electrosoft is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) to support enterprise cybersecurity operations within a DoD environment.

The engineer will support the architecture, engineering, operation, maintenance, testing, and enhancement of DLA's network intrusion detection and prevention capabilities, including Check Point IPS and Trellix IPS Manager.

Key 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 to determine potential causes and appropriate response actions.
• Develop and maintain IDS/IPS signature policies based on threat intelligence, cybersecurity best practices, and DoD requirements.
• Create and test customized signatures before migration into production environments.
• Support security configurations, patching, firmware updates, and operational maintenance of IDS/IPS sensors and management systems.
• Assist with SIEM data collection and correlation associated with intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Research emerging IDS/IPS technologies and recommend product replacements, enhancements, or capability improvements.
• Identify and analyze network security issues including unauthorized devices, denial-of-service attacks, session hijacking, man-in-the-middle attacks, scanning activity, MAC spoofing, brute-force attempts, and other network-based threats.
• Support analysis of wired and wireless network security events.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, signature lists, and cybersecurity tool update taskings.
• Support disaster recovery planning and recovery 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience
• DOD Secret Clearance
• Must be eligible for IT I
• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 IAT level III
• Relevant certification 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.

Pay Range: $150,000 USD - $160,000 USD

Electrosoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled