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# Cybersecurity Engineer 3

- **Company:** Anonymous Employer
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management, Snort (Software)
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9057723/cybersecurity-engineer-3

## About the Role

7+ years of relevant IT / cybersecurity experience

 - Active DoD Secret Clearance
 - Must meet DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level III certification requirements - candidate must possess one of the following certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP
 - Must meet DoD 8570 / 8140 CND-IS certification requirements - candidate must posses one of the following certifications: CEH, GICSP, GCIH, GCIA, CFR
 - Must be eligible for IT Level I access
 - Experience with Trellix IPS Manager
 - Experience with Check Point IPS Blade
 - 4+ years of experience developing custom SNORT signatures

Preferred Skills

 - Experience in enterprise network defense environments
 - Threat detection engineering experience
 - Familiarity with advanced intrusion detection methodologies

## Description

Cybersecurity Engineer will support a technology program responsible for securing enterprise infrastructure and mission systems within a large federal operational environment. The Cybersecurity Engineer 3 will support enterprise network defense capabilities through the implementation, configuration, and sustainment of Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS). This role focuses on threat detection engineering, signature development, and monitoring of network security infrastructure., Support design, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).

 - Configure and maintain intrusion prevention tools including Trellix IPS Manager and Check Point IPS Blade.
 - Develop and maintain custom SNORT signatures to detect emerging cyber threats.
 - Analyze threat intelligence data and security events to improve detection capabilities.
 - Conduct testing and tuning of IDS/IPS rules to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
 - Support enterprise network monitoring and threat analysis.
 - Assist with integration of IDS/IPS telemetry with SIEM and enterprise monitoring platforms.
 - Support documentation of security procedures and operational guidelines.
 - Provide recommendations for IDS/IPS architecture improvements and threat detection strategies.


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