VectraAI Integration Engineer, Mid
Booz Allen Hamilton · Reston, United States +2 · 2mo ago
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an VectraAI Integration Engineer to deploy, tune, and sustain VectraAI Detect sensors and Recall pipelines in physical data centers, air‑gapped networks, and enterprise on‑premise environments. This role focuses on network metadata, packet‑level telemetry, routing, sensor placement, and integration with on‑premise SOC tooling.
What You’ll Work On:
Deploy and sustain VectraAI sensors, collectors, and metadata pipelines in on‑premise networks.
Integrate VectraAI with on‑premise SIEM, SOAR, or EDR, packet brokers, and analysis tools.
Engineer physical and virtual sensor placement, including SPANs, taps, packet brokers, and east‑west segmentation visibility.
Manage routing, VLANs, packet capture, and metadata transformation.
Support STIG‑aligned configurations and secure baselines consistent with your on‑prem operating guidance.
Build monitoring dashboards, sensor health checks, and performance tuning workflows.
Coordinate with operations teams to ensure reliable on‑prem telemetry ingestion and threat detection fidelity.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with on‑premise network engineering or cybersecurity platforms
Experience deploying NDR platforms in physical or virtual data center environments
Experience with packet analytics tools such as Zeek, Suricata, Arkime, or Endace
Experience with hardened OS builds, secure enclaves, access controls, and network segmentation
Experience with Linux engineering and system operations
Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, HTTP/S, NetFlow/IPFIX, packet capture, and metadata pipelines
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, 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+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or Associate, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP Certification within 30 days of start date
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date
Nice If You Have:
Experience integrating NDR telemetry into SOC pipelines in secure on‑prem environments
Experience in environments with strict access controls or Zero Trust requirements
Experience with virtualization platforms, physical rack deployments, and packet brokers
Experience with incident response and threat hunting based on raw network metadata
Experience deploying VectraAI in physical or virtual data center environments
GCIA, GNFA, or CISSP Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
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Work Model
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Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.