Hybrid Platform Engineer

at EEOC

• Job title: Platform Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $77,600 - $176,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Cyber Security, Linux, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Reston, United States

About the role

• Endace Platform Engineer architecting and deploying enterprise-scale packet capture solutions. Responsible for the entire Endace system lifecycle within a cybersecurity context.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, integrate, and operate Endace packet capture, monitoring, and network recording platforms
• 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
• Maintaining and tuning Endace hardware and software for optimal performance
• Troubleshoot packet loss, timing drift, flow indexing issues, clock synchronization, and performance bottlenecks
• Monitor device health, capacity, and telemetry fidelity to ensure consistent, 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
• Deliver training and guidance to operational teams on Endace platform usage and best practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, network security, or SOC tooling
• Experience supporting regulated or high-security environments
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, segmentation principles, identity-centric policy models, Linux administration, and scripting
• Experience integrating Endace with SIEMs, SOAR tools, and investigation platforms
• Knowledge of packet analysis, network forensics, deep packet inspection, and PCAP workflows
• 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, or Master’s degree and 1+ year of experience supporting IT projects and activities
• 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

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Financial and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program