CNI Infrastructure IDS Administrator (SC Cleared) - Hybrid (Wokingham/Warwick) - Inside IR35

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.
• Ensure IDS systems comply with all regulatory and audit requirements.

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• 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.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Contract Details

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