How to hire an intrusion detection analyst

How to hire an intrusion detection analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step intrusion detection analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an intrusion detection analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new intrusion detection analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the intrusion detection analyst you need to hire. Certain intrusion detection analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An intrusion detection analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, intrusion detection analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents intrusion detection analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Intrusion Detection Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Intrusion Detection Analyst	Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases.	$31-55
   SAP Security Consultant	An SAP security consultant is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of network and applications within the database management systems. SAP security consultants analyze the stability and efficiency of the user interface, authorize data access, and perform audits and quality checks... Show more	$34-60
   Securities Consultant	A securities consultant is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the company's premises, including enforcing protection for all the employees and company assets. Securities consultants also handle the confidentiality and stability of data network systems to prevent potential breaches and unauthorized access to information... Show more	$34-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • SIEM
   • Incident Response
   • Firewall
   • SOC
   • Security Events
   • ArcSight
   • Network Intrusion Detection
   • Unix
   • Linux
   • Computer Network
   • DOD
   • CND
   • Wireshark
   • Vulnerability Assessments

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage endpoint encryption, antivirus/anti-malware host IPS, process documentation, incident management.
   • Monitor security events in the SIEM and other general office tools.
   • Monitor and analyze network communication traffic with ArcSight SIEM in a SOC/CERT/CSIRT.
   • Monitor day-to-day operations of the sensors (SourceFire, EEMSG IronPorts, and ArcSight) locate at supporting customer's locations.
   • Perform packet analysis utilizing Wireshark.
   • Used ArcSight for SEM level rule tuning.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your intrusion detection analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An intrusion detection analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, intrusion detection analysts' average salary in hawaii is 35% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level intrusion detection analysts 43% less than senior-level intrusion detection analysts.
   • Certifications. An intrusion detection analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an intrusion detection analyst's salary.

   Average intrusion detection analyst salary

   $86,862yearly

   $41.76 hourly rate

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   Entry-level intrusion detection analyst salary

   $65,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing an intrusion detection analyst job description

   A job description for an intrusion detection analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an intrusion detection analyst job description:

   Intrusion detection analyst job description example

   The Rapid7 MDR SOC team is composed of numerous herds of moose in the US, EMEA, and APAC regions who work together to defend our global customers around-the-clock by quickly identifying and responding to threats. Our vision is to achieve real-time detection and response to every attack, every time.
   About the Team
   Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is built from the ground up to bring motivated and the passionate security talent face to face with emerging threats, practical challenges, and evil at scale. Our MDR service uses an impact-driven mindset to focus efforts on effective solutions, encouraging personal and technical innovation within the Security Operations Center (SOC). MDR provides 24/7/365 monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, and more with a focus on endpoint detection and behavioral intelligence.
   
   About the Role
   Rapid7 is looking for Security Analysts to help us detect advanced threats and stop attackers in their tracks at our flagship SOC in Arlington, VA. MDR analysts are primarily focused on 24/7 SOC monitoring and real-time incident validation, threat hunting, and incident response. This is a private industry position and does not require any level of government security clearance.
   
   In this role, you will:
   Deliver world-class threat detection services using traditional threat intelligence-based detection and user behavior analytics Conduct or assist with Rapid7 incident response investigations. Assist in capturing and deploying knowledge of attack methodologies Drive research initiatives to further threat detection capabilities and brand reputation through media interaction, public speaking, and blogs Provide continuous input to Rapid7 product development teams
   
   The skills you'll bring include:
   Experience with forensic network investigations, endpoint investigations, malware analysis, incident response, threat hunting, or any other job functions normally found within a SOCThe ability to identify processes in need of improvement and implement solutions. Endpoint detection experience Experience working in a 24/7 SOCSecurity Certifications (GFACT, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, CySA+, CASP+, Security+, etc.)
   
   We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. Teams reflecting a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don't be shy - apply today.
   
   About Rapid7
   Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We're on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people.
   
   With more than 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right intrusion detection analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your intrusion detection analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality intrusion detection analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting intrusion detection analysts requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with an intrusion detection analyst applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new intrusion detection analyst

   Once you've found the intrusion detection analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new intrusion detection analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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