Suricata Engineer (Active TS/SCI with CI Poly)

Job overview

The Suricata Engineer (Active TS/SCI with CI Poly) is an onsite, full-time position in Reston, VA; compensation is not specified. The role supports ENS Solutions’ cybersecurity work for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. The engineer deploys, tunes, and maintains Suricata intrusion detection and prevention systems in enterprise environments, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Napatech network interface cards. The work supports high-performance packet processing, effective detection, and integration with security monitoring platforms.

What you'll do

• Design, deploy, and maintain Suricata IDS/IPS
• optimize YAML configurations and detection rules
• tune performance with Napatech NICs
• integrate with SIEM platforms
• troubleshoot RHEL, kernel, SELinux, and driver issues
• document configurations and deployment processes
• monitor relevant releases and best practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

suricata engineer

full-time

reston va

ens solutions

cybersecurity

ids/ips

suricata yaml

red hat enterprise linux

napatech nics

network security

ts/sci clearance

ci poly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage paid by ENS
• 401(k) contribution from day one
• paid time off and 11 federal holidays
• disability and life insurance
• tuition, certification, and professional development assistance
• relocation assistance.

Why this role

Requires TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a counter-intelligence polygraph, relevant Suricata and RHEL experience, and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

About the employer

ENS Solutions, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.