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Network Intrusion Detection Engineer

Network Intrusion Detection Engineer

On site

Reston, United states

$ 190,000 /year

Freelance

07-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Python Bash Snort Splunk Docker Kubernetes Ansible Analytics

Job Specifications

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Intrusion Detection Engineer to join our cybersecurity operations team. In this role, you will design, deploy, and optimize advanced IDS/IPS solutions across a multi-network enterprise, ensuring proactive network defense and seamless integration with security infrastructure.

This is a long-term contract with benefits and requires a TS/SCI (Poly preferred) clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and maintain IDS/IPS environments using Suricata, Snort, and Corelight.
Develop and fine-tune YAML configuration files to enhance detection accuracy and minimize false positives.
Troubleshoot performance issues involving NIC hardware (DMA, RSS, interrupt coalescing) and tune Suricata accordingly.
Collaborate with threat detection and SOC teams to integrate IDS/IPS with SIEM platforms and other analytic tools.
Author detailed documentation on system configuration, tuning, and deployment processes.

Required Qualifications

Hands-on experience with network IDS/IPS technologies (Suricata, Snort, Corelight).
Demonstrated proficiency managing and optimizing YAML-based configurations.
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong scripting skills with Python, Bash, or Ansible/YAML for automation.
Deep understanding of network protocols, intrusion detection methodologies, and event correlation.
Experience integrating Suricata with Splunk or similar SIEM platforms.
Familiarity with containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes).
Exposure to NDR/XDR technologies (Trellix/FireEye, Corelight, Vectra AI, Darktrace, Cisco Analytics, Fortinet, Trend Vision).
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively.

About the Company

KamisPro is a provider of human resource capital solutions. We are a firm of proven professionals and caring and conscientious people...the kind of people you can depend on. We are committed to a high standard of excellence in all that we do, and always strive to establish a relationship of mutual trust with each of our clients and candidates. KamisPro offers contract, contract to hire, and direct placement services. Our team streamlines the process of resume review and interviewing for our clients so that they may spend mor... Know more