IDS Operations Engineer

ResponsibilitiesIDS Operations EngineerNetwork Security | Threat Detection | SOC OperationsAbout the Opportunity We are seeking an IDS Operations Engineer to join a high-performing enterprise security operations environment focused on protecting large-scale infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. This role is ideal for security professionals who enjoy hands-on operational work, threat analysis, incident response, and continuous improvement of enterprise detection capabilities.The engineer will work closely with Security Operations, Network Security Engineering, and Incident Response teams to monitor, investigate, tune, and support enterprise Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) across complex production environments. This opportunity provides strong exposure to real-world enterprise security operations, modern detection tooling, and advanced troubleshooting within mission-critical environments.This role offers growth opportunities across both operational security monitoring and advanced IDS engineering functions. What You'll Be DoingIDS Monitoring & Security OperationsMonitor and analyze IDS alerts across enterprise environmentsPerform initial triage and validation of security eventsDistinguish false positives from legitimate threats and suspicious activityInvestigate alerts using operational procedures, runbooks, and security toolingTrack and manage incidents through established operational workflowsEscalate complex security events with clear technical documentation and findings Advanced IDS Engineering & Threat AnalysisPerform deep analysis and troubleshooting of escalated IDS incidentsTune IDS rules, signatures, and detection policies to improve detection quality and reduce false positivesTroubleshoot blocked traffic, signature conflicts, and policy-related issuesSupport implementation of approved IDS configuration changes and platform updatesParticipate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiativesCollaborate with engineering and security teams to strengthen enterprise detection capabilities What We're Looking ForRequired ExperienceStrong understanding of:Network security fundamentalsIntrusion Detection Systems (IDS)Security operations processesThreat detection and incident responseExperience working with:Fortinet security technologiesSIEM platforms such as SplunkEnterprise monitoring and alerting toolsFamiliarity with:Incident management workflowsITSM toolingEscalation proceduresOperational runbooks and SOPsStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively during operational incidents and escalations Preferred ExperienceExperience working within 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environmentsIDS rule tuning and alert optimization experienceExposure to policy management and detection engineeringExperience participating in incident investigations and root cause analysisAbility to work effectively across security, infrastructure, and engineering teams