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IDS Operations Engineer
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GDH
Hanover, NJ (In Person)
$131,684 Salary, Full-Time
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Role Summary Seeking an IDS Operations Engineer to join a dynamic security operations team responsible for safeguarding large-scale enterprise infrastructure from cyber threats. This role is ideal for security professionals with a focus on threat detection, incident response, and operational support of intrusion detection systems (IDS). The position offers opportunities to engage in real-world security monitoring, threat analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-pressure environment. Responsibilities Monitor and analyze security alerts generated by IDS platforms across complex enterprise environments. Perform initial triage, validate security events, and investigate potential threats. Differentiate false positives from legitimate security concerns and suspicious activity. Respond to security incidents by following established workflows and documenting findings thoroughly. Escalate complex security events with clear, detailed technical reports. Conduct deep analysis and troubleshooting of escalated IDS incidents to identify root causes. Tune IDS rules, signatures, and detection policies to optimize threat detection and minimize false alarms. Implement approved configuration changes and platform updates to maintain IDS effectiveness. Participate in root cause analysis, system enhancements, and security detection improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on tactics to enhance security detection capabilities and incident response processes. Qualifications Strong understanding of network security fundamentals, intrusion detection systems, and threat detection techniques. Hands-on experience with IDS platforms, especially Fortinet security technologies. Familiarity with SIEM systems such as Splunk and enterprise monitoring tools. Knowledge of incident management workflows, ITSM tools, and escalation procedures. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills for operational incident management and escalation. Availability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume security environment. Ability to collaborate effectively with security, infrastructure, and engineering teams. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.