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Job Summary:
Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a seasoned Linux Network Security Engineer to architect, deploy, integrate, and operate Endace packet capture, monitoring, and network recording platforms. The role involves managing the end-to-end lifecycle of Endace systems, ensuring optimal performance, and integrating with broader security controls.
Responsibilities:
• architect, deploy, integrate, and operate Endace packet capture, monitoring, and network recording platforms across a large, distributed enterprise
• own the end-to-end lifecycle for Endace systems, including design, installation, configuration, maintenance, and long-term optimization
• integrate the platform with SIEM or SOAR, detection engineering, analytics tooling, and broader Zero Trust security controls
• lead the design, deployment, and configuration of Endace appliances for enterprise-scale packet capture
• develop packet capture strategies aligned to network architecture, mission requirements, and Zero Trust visibility controls
• build high-availability, scalable, and resilient Endace clusters across data centers and cloud-connected environments
• integrate Endace with analytics ecosystems
• maintain and tune Endace hardware and software for optimal performance, including upgrades, patching, sensor tuning, and storage lifecycle
• troubleshoot packet loss, timing drift, flow indexing issues, clock synchronization, and performance bottlenecks
• monitor device health, capacity, and telemetry fidelity to ensure consistent and forensically sound data capture
• manage PCAP retention strategies, indexing policies, and storage allocation across distributed deployments
• align Endace visibility architecture with Zero Trust telemetry requirements and continuous verification workflows
• ensure packet capture and telemetry support identity-aware network segmentation and policy enforcement
• support the development of traffic baselines, segmentation decisions, and enforcement models using Endace data
• automate deployment, configuration, and sustainment workflows using Ansible, Terraform, or scripting
• build dashboards, runbooks, playbooks, and investigation workflows for SOC, threat hunters, and IR teams
• partner with network engineering, cloud teams, and security operations to ensure full-spectrum telemetry coverage
• deliver training and guidance to operational teams on Endace platform usage and best practices
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, Linux system administration, network security, or SOC tooling
• Experience supporting regulated or high-security environments
• Experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible
• Experience integrating packet capture tools with SIEMs, SOAR tools, and investigation platforms
• Knowledge of core network protocols
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Master’s degree and 1+ year of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of degree
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of start date
Preferred:
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Endace DAG and EndaceProbe solutions in production
• Experience leading architecture conversations and driving platform strategy
• Experience with complementary network tools
• Experience with cloud networking and packet capture strategies in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of packet analysis, network forensics, deep packet inspection, and PCAP workflows
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Possession of strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possession of excellent communication and documentation skills
• CISSP, GCIA, GNFA, GCIH, or other Certification
Company:
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering. Founded in 1914, the company is headquartered in Mclean, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.