As a Linux Network Security Engineer at Endace, you will join a dedicated team responsible for architecting and maintaining packet capture platforms across a large enterprise. Your primary focus will be on designing, deploying, and configuring high-availability Endace clusters in data centers and cloud environments to support Zero Trust visibility and segmentation strategies. You will integrate these systems with SIEMs, SOAR tools, and analytics ecosystems while ensuring optimal performance through maintenance and tuning activities. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting network issues, managing PCAP retention policies, and automating workflows using Ansible or Terraform. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, Linux system administration, and packet capture tool integration, along with certifications like Security+ CE and IAT Level II. Experience with cloud networking and knowledge of core network protocols are also beneficial.
Design and deploy Endace packet capture platforms for enterprise-scale environments.
Integrate Endace systems with SIEM, SOAR tools, and analytics ecosystems.
Maintain and optimize Endace hardware and software for high availability and performance.
Troubleshoot network issues related to packet loss, timing drift, and flow indexing.
Develop and manage PCAP retention strategies and storage allocation policies.
Align Endace visibility architecture with Zero Trust security requirements and workflows.
What we're looking for
5+ years experience in cybersecurity engineering, Linux system administration, network security, or SOC tooling.
Deep understanding of core network protocols and packet capture integration with SIEMs/SOAR tools.
Hands-on experience with scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible.
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification required.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to network forensics and packet capture systems.
Experience in deploying and managing Endace packet capture solutions preferred.
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,000–$225,000
range sits above
64%
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Peer median band
$110,000–$195,275
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$130,187–$173,562
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
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