Job description

Job Title: Security SME- Intrusion Detection Specialist (IDS, HIDS)

Location: Warwick or Wokingham (Hybrid – 2 Days/Week Onsite)

Duration: 6+ Months

Contract Inside IR35

Active SC Clearance (mandatory)

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), particularly Host-based IDS (HIDS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the security posture across the estate and managing HIDS systems to detect and prevent intrusions effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, deployment, and management of Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS)
Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts from IDS platforms
Continuously assess and improve the overall security posture of the organization’s IT estate
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate IDS tools with broader SIEM and threat response systems
Produce reports, dashboards, and technical documentation related to IDS activities and incidents
Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements