Network Security Engineer (IDS/IPS)

Role: Network Security Engineer (IDS/IPS)

Location: Remote/India

Long-term Contract Opportunity

Job Summar

yWe are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) ,IPS and network security operations. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to network security events, maintaining IDS infrastructure, and ensuring the organization's network remains protected against cyber threat

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Key Responsibiliti

• esFine-tune IDS signatures and detection rules to reduce false positives and improve detection accurac
• y.Has done Firewall Rule provisi
• oningProficient at resolving open issues with the vend
• orManage and maintain IDS/IPS platforms such as Snort, Suricata, Cisco Secure IPS, or equivalent technologie
• s.Monitor and analyze alerts generated by IDS/IPS solution
• s.Develop and maintain IDS monitoring procedures, runbooks, and operational documentati
• onSupport firewall, VPN, proxy, and network security infrastructure troubleshooti
• ngPrepare security reports, dashboards, and metrics for management revi
• ewParticipate in security audits, compliance reviews, and vulnerability management activiti
• esStrong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network protoco
• lsKnowledge of attack techniques, malware behavior, and network-based threa
• tsUnderstanding of cybersecurity frameworks and incident response proce
• ssInvestigate security incidents and perform root cause analys
• isAnalyze packet captures (PCAPs) and network traffic to identify suspicious activi
• tyCollaborate with SOC, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence teams during security investigatio
• nsConduct threat hunting and identify indicators of compromise (IOC

s)Required Skill

• s:Expertise in FortiGate FWs, Palo Alto, Cis
• coASA Experience working with IDS/IPS technolo
• gyHands-on experience with packet analysis tools such as Wiresha
• rkark.Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sen
• tinel.Experience with Linux and Windows operating syste
• msBasic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) is desirabl

e.Preferred Qualificatio

• nsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fie

ldDesired Competenci

• esStrong analytical and troubleshooting skil
• lsAbility to work in an operations environme
• ntExcellent communication and incident management skil
• lsAttention to detail and a proactive security minds
• etAbility to work effectively with cross-functional technical tea

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Additional Upda

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  We are seeking a Network Security Engineer with strong hands-on experience in managing network security devices and a deep understanding of security concepts. The ideal candidate should have practical experience creating, tuning, and maintaining IDS/IPS signatures based on specific requirements while considering security and audit concerns. They should be familiar with threat hypothesis methodologies and be able to apply proven approaches of their own rather than solely following established SOPs. In addition, the candidate should have infrastructure troubleshooting experience on network devi
• ces.We are looking for candidates with an analytical mindset who can think critically and bring a structured approach to signature tuning and alert optimization, even when procedures already exist. They should demonstrate independent problem-solving skills and drive continuous improvement in Network security operati
• ons.The candidate will collaborate with our Security Operations team to analyze Threat signatures, fine-tune IDS alerts to reduce noise and enhance detection capabilities. We prefer professionals with hands-on engineering experience across both network security and security operations funct