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Zachary Piper Solutions · 1 week ago

IDS/IPS Cyber Security Engineer

positionMcLean, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$140K/yr - $145K/yr
date3+ years exp

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Intrusion Detection Engineer to support an IC customer. The role involves deploying, tuning, and maintaining IDS/IPS solutions in a complex enterprise environment running Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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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

Qualification

SuricataSnortRed Hat Enterprise LinuxYAML configurationNetwork SecurityCybersecurityLinux AdministrationSIEM IntegrationCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterTeam Collaboration

Required

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave (as required by law).

Company

Zachary Piper Solutions

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Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community.
dateFounded in 2011
location
Mclean, Virginia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://zacharypiper.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$3M
2018-02-22Series Unknown· $1.3M
2014-04-10Series Unknown· $1.7M

Leadership Team

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Christopher Stroud
Partner Outreach & Engagements
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Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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