Zachary Piper Solutions
IDS/IPS Cyber Security Engineer
Zachary Piper Solutions, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Network Intrusion Detection Engineer
to support an IC customer. This is a full-time,
on-site
position. You will deploy, tune, and maintain IDS/IPS solutions in a complex enterprise environment running Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
This position requires an active TS/SCI Clearance w/ CI Poly to be considered for the role
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain IDS/IPS systems across large enterprise networks.
Optimize YAML configurations for accurate detection and minimal false positives.
Tune IDS/IPS for high-performance packet capture and NIC optimization.
Integrate IDS/IPS with SIEM and security monitoring platforms.
Troubleshoot IDS/IPS issues on RHEL, including kernel modules and SE-Linux policies.
Document configurations, tuning processes, and deployment steps.
Stay current on IDS/IPS software updates and best practices.
Required Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Suricata, Snort, Corelight, or similar IDS/IPS tools.
Strong Linux administration skills (RHEL), including package and kernel module management.
Expertise in YAML configuration and IDS/IPS performance tuning.
Familiarity with NIC features (DMA, RSS, interrupt moderation, offload capabilities).
TS/SCI clearance w/ ability to obtain a counter‑intelligence polygraph and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
Associate’s degree + 5 years, Bachelor’s + 3 years, or equivalent experience.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range:
$140,000 – $145,000
based on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including
health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave (as required by law)
This position will start accepting applicants on 1/5/2026 and will remain open for 30 days #J-18808-Ljbffr
Network Intrusion Detection Engineer
to support an IC customer. This is a full-time,
on-site
position. You will deploy, tune, and maintain IDS/IPS solutions in a complex enterprise environment running Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
This position requires an active TS/SCI Clearance w/ CI Poly to be considered for the role
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain IDS/IPS systems across large enterprise networks.
Optimize YAML configurations for accurate detection and minimal false positives.
Tune IDS/IPS for high-performance packet capture and NIC optimization.
Integrate IDS/IPS with SIEM and security monitoring platforms.
Troubleshoot IDS/IPS issues on RHEL, including kernel modules and SE-Linux policies.
Document configurations, tuning processes, and deployment steps.
Stay current on IDS/IPS software updates and best practices.
Required Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Suricata, Snort, Corelight, or similar IDS/IPS tools.
Strong Linux administration skills (RHEL), including package and kernel module management.
Expertise in YAML configuration and IDS/IPS performance tuning.
Familiarity with NIC features (DMA, RSS, interrupt moderation, offload capabilities).
TS/SCI clearance w/ ability to obtain a counter‑intelligence polygraph and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
Associate’s degree + 5 years, Bachelor’s + 3 years, or equivalent experience.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range:
$140,000 – $145,000
based on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including
health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave (as required by law)
This position will start accepting applicants on 1/5/2026 and will remain open for 30 days #J-18808-Ljbffr