About the Job
Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in Snort and Cisco IPS/IDS technologies? Ready to take on a high-impact role where your skills directly shape the security posture of global networks? Join our client's elite cybersecurity team as a Senior Network Security Engineer and help us design, manage, and optimize cutting-edge intrusion detection and prevention systems.
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You’ll work closely with Red and Blue Teams, interface with clients, and lead the charge in delivering robust, scalable security solutions.
Responsibilities
- Configure, tune, and manage Snort v2 & v3 IDS/IPS systems.
- Operate Cisco Firepower and IPS/IDS platforms.
- Analyze traffic, logs, and packet captures to detect and respond to threats.
- Collaborate with SOC analysts and clients to define and deliver security solutions.
- Maintain and document network security architecture.
- Optimize detection signatures and rule sets based on threat intelligence.
- Evaluate and integrate new threat detection technologies.
- Ensure platform security through patching, configuration reviews, and vulnerability mitigation.
Requirements
- 8+ years in network security engineering.
- Expert-level Snort v2/v3 experience (rule creation & tuning).
- Strong hands-on Cisco IPS/IDS and Firepower Management Center skills.
- Deep understanding of network protocols and security architecture.
- Skilled in packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, etc.).
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Preferred Certifications
- CCIE Security (preferred or in progress)
- Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Core or Firepower
- GIAC (GCIA, GCIH) or equivalent
- CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or similar
This position offers an opportunity to influence and enhance network security across global operations.
