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IDS Operations Engineer

Hanover, NJ, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago

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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.

Publishing Pay Range: $61.89 - $64.73 hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10112156
Position Id: 112616
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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