CNI Infrastructure IDS Administrator (SC Cleared) - Hybrid (Wokingham/Warwick) - Inside IR35
hace 8 días
Wokingham
CNI Infrastructure IDS Administrator (SC Cleared) - Hybrid (Wokingham/Warwick) - Inside IR35 - 6 months We are seeking an experienced CNI Infrastructure IDS Administrator to manage, configure, and optimize enterprise Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) across Windows and non-Windows environments. This hands-on role will involve patching, alert handling, and end-to-end change management to ensure the integrity and resilience of critical infrastructure. The successful candidate will be part of a small local team within a wider infrastructure and applications environment, ensuring system health and onboarding new services to the monitoring capabilities. Key Responsibilities: • Patch and upgrade IDS applications on Windows and non-Windows operating systems., • Review IDS alerts and logs, identify potential security incidents, and prioritize actions based on threat severity., • Configure IDS software, including rules, signatures, and alerts to detect various threat types., • Optimize IDS performance to minimize false positives and enhance detection accuracy., • Manage, patch, and maintain IDS configurations, traps, and alert systems., • Work collaboratively with IT and security teams to support a comprehensive security strategy., • Maintain detailed documentation for IDS configurations, alerts, and incident responses., • SC Clearance or eligibility for SC clearance., • Experience with Industrial Defender or Leidos IDS platforms (advantageous but not essential)., • Strong knowledge of IDS configuration, monitoring tools, and OS-level security operations., • Proficiency with both Windows and Linux administration tools and processes., • Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and common attack vectors., • Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting, Scripting, or programming languages., • Ability to manage end-to-end change delivery and work effectively in a small, agile technical team. Duration: Initial 6 months (with view to extend) Day Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid - Wokingham/Warwick (5 days onsite, with flexibility for short-notice travel) Start Date: ASAP