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DAn Solutions · 5 days ago

Endace Platform Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

DAn Solutions is seeking a seasoned Endace Implementation Sustainment Engineer to architect, deploy, integrate, and operate Endace packet capture, monitoring, and network recording platforms. This role involves managing the end-to-end lifecycle of Endace systems while ensuring integration with broader Zero Trust security controls and analytics ecosystems.

Information TechnologySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leading the design, deployment, and configuration of Endace appliances for enterprise-scale packet capture

Developing packet capture strategies aligned to network architecture, mission requirements, and Zero Trust visibility controls

Building high-availability, scalable, and resilient Endace clusters across data centers and cloud-connected environments

Integrating Endace with analytics ecosystems (SIEM, SOAR, NDR, EDR, threat intel, investigation platforms)

Maintaining and tuning Endace hardware and software for optimal performance, including upgrades, patching, sensor tuning, and storage lifecycle

Troubleshooting packet loss, timing drift, flow indexing issues, clock synchronization, and performance bottlenecks

Monitoring device health, capacity, and telemetry fidelity to ensure consistent, forensically-sound data capture

Managing PCAP retention strategies, indexing policies, and storage allocation across distributed deployments

Aligning Endace visibility architecture with Zero Trust telemetry requirements and continuous verification workflows; Ensuring packet capture and telemetry support identity-aware network segmentation and policy enforcement

Supporting development of traffic baselines, segmentation decisions, and enforcement models using Endace data

Automating deployment, configuration, and sustainment workflows using Ansible, Terraform, or scripting

Building dashboards, runbooks, playbooks, and investigation workflows for SOC, threat hunters, and IR teams

Partnering with network engineering, cloud teams, and security operations to ensure full-spectrum telemetry coverage

Delivering training and guidance to operational teams on Endace platform usage and best practices

Qualification

Endace platform expertiseNetwork forensicsPacket analysisLinux administrationZero Trust ArchitectureSIEM integrationCloud networkingCybersecurity certificationsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

REQUIRES AN EXISTING/ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH CI POLYGRAPH - NO REMOTE WORK, MUST WORK ON SITE

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, network security, or SOC tooling

Strong understanding of packet analysis, network forensics, deep packet inspection, and PCAP workflows

Proficiency in Linux administration and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Experience supporting regulated or high-security environments (DoD, IC, FedRAMP, PCI, HIPAA)

Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, segmentation principles, and identity-centric policy models

Demonstrated experience integrating Endace with SIEMs, SOAR tools, and investigation platforms

Solid understanding of core network protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, HTTP/S, NetFlow/IPFIX, etc.)

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, or Master's degree and 1+ year of experience supporting IT projects and activities. Years of experience may be accepted 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