Featmate
IDS/IPS Implementation & Management Expert
Aug 2, 2025 - Senior
$80.00 Hourly Job Description Project Summary We are seeking an expert in Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to perform a complete implementation and configuration project. This is a critical initiative to significantly enhance our network's ability to detect, analyze, and prevent malicious activities, thereby improving our overall security posture.
The Business Imperative & Our Security Challenges Our current security setup is not sufficient to proactively defend against modern, sophisticated cyber threats. We are facing several critical challenges that must be addressed:
Lack of Proactive Detection:
Our network lacks a dedicated IDS/IPS solution, leaving us with a significant blind spot for detecting malicious network traffic and unauthorized activity.
Insufficient Threat Visibility:
We have limited visibility into potential threats and attack vectors, making it difficult to perform effective threat hunting and incident response.
Manual & Reactive Response:
Our current security processes are reactive and heavily reliant on manual analysis, which is inefficient and delays our ability to respond to security incidents.
Required Expertise & Technical Skills We require a specialist with deep, hands‑on experience and a strategic mindset. The ideal candidate must possess:
Core IDS/IPS Platforms:
Proven expertise with both open‑source (e.g., Snort, Suricata) and commercial IDS/IPS technologies.
Network & Security Protocols:
A deep understanding of network protocols, common attack vectors, and the ability to interpret and analyze network traffic at a packet level.
Rule Writing & Customization:
Extensive experience in writing and fine‑tuning custom rules for Snort/Suricata to detect threats specific to our environment.
SIEM Integration:
The ability to seamlessly integrate IDS/IPS alerts and logs with our existing SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system for centralized monitoring and analysis.
Incident Response & Threat Analysis:
Proven experience in analyzing security incidents, performing root cause analysis, and providing clear, actionable recommendations.
Scope of Work & Key Deliverables The project will involve a full‑scale implementation and fine‑tuning plan, culminating in a fully operational and optimized IDS/IPS system. Key deliverables include:
A comprehensive assessment of our network to determine the optimal placement of IDS/IPS sensors.
A complete installation and configuration of the selected IDS/IPS solution.
Development and fine‑tuning of custom rules tailored to our business environment.
Seamless integration with our existing SIEM for centralized logging and alerting.
Documentation of the IDS/IPS architecture, rules, and operational procedures.
Support & Post‑Project Expectations Beyond the project's completion, we expect a final knowledge transfer session with our internal team. This session should cover the new configurations, rule management, and best practices for monitoring and responding to alerts. We also require a commitment to providing 1‑2 weeks of post‑project email support to address any unforeseen issues or questions that arise from the implementation.
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$80.00 Hourly Job Description Project Summary We are seeking an expert in Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to perform a complete implementation and configuration project. This is a critical initiative to significantly enhance our network's ability to detect, analyze, and prevent malicious activities, thereby improving our overall security posture.
The Business Imperative & Our Security Challenges Our current security setup is not sufficient to proactively defend against modern, sophisticated cyber threats. We are facing several critical challenges that must be addressed:
Lack of Proactive Detection:
Our network lacks a dedicated IDS/IPS solution, leaving us with a significant blind spot for detecting malicious network traffic and unauthorized activity.
Insufficient Threat Visibility:
We have limited visibility into potential threats and attack vectors, making it difficult to perform effective threat hunting and incident response.
Manual & Reactive Response:
Our current security processes are reactive and heavily reliant on manual analysis, which is inefficient and delays our ability to respond to security incidents.
Required Expertise & Technical Skills We require a specialist with deep, hands‑on experience and a strategic mindset. The ideal candidate must possess:
Core IDS/IPS Platforms:
Proven expertise with both open‑source (e.g., Snort, Suricata) and commercial IDS/IPS technologies.
Network & Security Protocols:
A deep understanding of network protocols, common attack vectors, and the ability to interpret and analyze network traffic at a packet level.
Rule Writing & Customization:
Extensive experience in writing and fine‑tuning custom rules for Snort/Suricata to detect threats specific to our environment.
SIEM Integration:
The ability to seamlessly integrate IDS/IPS alerts and logs with our existing SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system for centralized monitoring and analysis.
Incident Response & Threat Analysis:
Proven experience in analyzing security incidents, performing root cause analysis, and providing clear, actionable recommendations.
Scope of Work & Key Deliverables The project will involve a full‑scale implementation and fine‑tuning plan, culminating in a fully operational and optimized IDS/IPS system. Key deliverables include:
A comprehensive assessment of our network to determine the optimal placement of IDS/IPS sensors.
A complete installation and configuration of the selected IDS/IPS solution.
Development and fine‑tuning of custom rules tailored to our business environment.
Seamless integration with our existing SIEM for centralized logging and alerting.
Documentation of the IDS/IPS architecture, rules, and operational procedures.
Support & Post‑Project Expectations Beyond the project's completion, we expect a final knowledge transfer session with our internal team. This session should cover the new configurations, rule management, and best practices for monitoring and responding to alerts. We also require a commitment to providing 1‑2 weeks of post‑project email support to address any unforeseen issues or questions that arise from the implementation.
Notice: You must have login as a freelancer to send a proposal.
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