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IT & Cyber Security Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$125K - $188K/yr

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Location: Remote - This position may be performed remotely in states where the company is ... Support firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection tools to strengthen the ...

TerraPower LLC.

Nuclear Physical Security Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

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Nuclear Physical Security Engineer The Nuclear Physical Security Engineer is a remote based ... intrusion detection & assessment systems, training facilities, and security response positions.

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What is remote intrusion detection?

Remote intrusion detection involves monitoring computer networks and systems from a remote location to identify unauthorized access, suspicious activity, or security breaches. Specialists use various tools and technologies, such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), to analyze network traffic and detect potential threats in real time. This approach allows organizations to maintain security oversight without requiring on-site personnel, making it a flexible and efficient solution for businesses of all sizes.

How does a remote intrusion detection professional typically collaborate with other IT and security teams?

Remote Intrusion Detection professionals work closely with network administrators, security analysts, and incident response teams to monitor, analyze, and respond to potential security breaches. Communication is often facilitated through digital channels such as secure messaging platforms, video calls, and ticketing systems to ensure timely sharing of threat intelligence and incident reports. Regular coordination meetings and detailed documentation help align detection efforts with broader security policies, making teamwork and clear communication essential for effective threat mitigation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote intrusion detection specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Intrusion Detection Specialist, you need a strong background in cybersecurity principles, network protocols, and incident response, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP. Familiarity with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM platforms, and network monitoring tools is typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals identify threats and collaborate with security teams. These skills are crucial for proactively detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats to protect organizational assets.

What is the difference between Remote Intrusion Detection vs Network Security Analyst?

AspectRemote Intrusion DetectionNetwork Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSPCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISA
Work EnvironmentMonitoring security alerts remotely, analyzing intrusion attemptsDesigning, implementing, and managing security measures
Employer & Industry UsageCybersecurity firms, IT departments, government agenciesCorporate IT, government, financial institutions

Remote Intrusion Detection specialists focus on monitoring and identifying security breaches remotely, while Network Security Analysts develop and implement security strategies. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in overlapping environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

Remote Intrusion Detection jobs near you
Infographic showing various Remote Intrusion Detection job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

IP and Optical Test Engineers

By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site, Remote

$143K - $186K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. 

Position Overview

By Light is seeking IP and Optical Network Test Engineers to support a future contract award on the SETI Small Business contract vehicle.

Our IP and Optical Network Engineers assess, test, and recommend solutions and technologies to improve all aspects of DISN Transport systems.  These technologies include network devices (Optical Transport Systems, Optical Line Systems, Optical Transponders, routers, switches, firewalls, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and services Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA), Access Control List (ACL), secure remote access (i.e Secure shell, Secure VPN, IPSec), and IPv6 capable devices.

Network Test Engineers are responsible for all DISN aspects regarding the design review/recommendation, lab testing, evaluation/certification, and implementation/deployment as well as provide Tier 3 support for the DoD's NIPRNet and SIPRNet backbone networks. 

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical expertise in design review, lab testing & test report, implementation plan and deployment of new advanced large-scale complex DoD networks.  
  • Implement MPLS services offerings on the DISN network.  MPLS services include L3VPN, L2VPN, VPLS (Virtual Private LAN service) and CsC (Carrier Supporting Carrier).  Platforms tested include Juniper MX Series, Cisco ASR Series routers.
  • Provide expertise in order to certify and support Optical systems to include optical switches, amplifiers, regenerators, Optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Optical Transport Networking (OTN), Optical Transport Unit (OTU) frames, OTN-based backbones, optical light paths, optical spectrum sharing, optical virtual private networks (O-VPNs), wavelength-based private services, Packet-Optical Transport System (P-OTS), Ethernet, Flexible Ethernet (FlexE), Carrier Ethernet.
  • Provide technical security expertise in design, test, evaluation and deployment of advanced large-scale complex DoD networks. Review security requirements set by DoD agencies for the NIPRNET/SIPRNET network protection; Assess and analyze current NIPRNET/SIPRNET network architecture; Propose and analyze potential solutions. 
  • Conducting audits, risk assessment, threat analysis, contingency planning and implementing security standards and methods.
  • Reviews security threats to the current DoD NIPRNet/Internet gateway IA infrastructure, architecture, and technology and determines/implements effective countermeasures IAW established policies/regulations/directives.
  • Delivers Router and Firewall Test Plans, Test Reports, as well as Implementation Plans to provide direction for deployment in the production environment. Prepare field recommendations and Configuration Guides.
  • Provide Tier III engineering support to field operations personnel and deliver Field Support Lessons Learned reports.
  • Conduct market research to find products to meet requirements.
Required Experience/Qualifications
  • BS in Networking, Telecommunications, or related area required.
  • DoD 8570-01-M IAT Level I or higher to include one of the following:  A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, or CISSP.
  • Extensive experience in IP or Optical Networking.
  • Expertise in large-scale IP/Optical & Testing with backbone routers running ISIS, BGP/MP-BGP (multi AS), MPLS routing protocols, switches and testing gear including traffic generators from IXIA and Spirent Test Center
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
  • Professional Networking Certifications such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIE or Ciena OC-P are highly preferred.
  • Hardware certification testing, JUNOS/IOS-XR/Ciena operating system regression testing.
  • DISN IP or Optical Design Experience
  • Network test equipment/Traffic Generator such as IXIA and Spirent Test Center.
  • Firewalls (Juniper/Netscreen, Cisco ASA/PIX, CyberGuard, SideWinder), VPN products (IPSec, SSL VPN).
  • IDS/IPS (Arbor Peakflow DoS & Traffic, Top Layer, ForeScout).
  • F5 Big-IP load balancer, BlueCoat Web Proxy.
  • Unix (SUN/HP/BSD) Servers/Workstations, Linux, PC Servers/Workstations
  • VMWare ESXi server.
  • JunOS, Cisco IOS & IOS-XR, UNIX (Sun Solaris, BSD, HPUX, SCO), VMWare, Linux, FreeBSD, Microsoft OS Servers and Workstations.
  • Certificate Authority Server, ACE/SecureID Server, TACACS+, RADIUS, MS Exchange, Sendmail, Apache web server, PKI, WINS, DHCP, DNS, FTP/SFTP/TFTP, SSH, NTP, Netflow/Cflowd servers.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with management and staff at all levels.
  • Candidate should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary Range

Based on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is:  $100,000 - $200,000.

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

Employment Type: OTHER

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