Senior Elastic Engineer

Requirements

Education / Training :

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex : Security+) required
• CISSP certification preferred

Experience :

• 5+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience
• 5+ years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
• 3+ years of experience specifically implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions
• 2+ years of experience in a lead or senior role, mentoring and guiding other team members
• 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have a strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response
• Must have experience with data ingestion, processing, and enrichment techniques
• Must be proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell

Preferred Experience With :

• Linux and Windows Server administration.
• Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• SIEM technologies and security event management
• Security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security concepts
• Threat intelligence platforms and data feeds
• Tuning and optimizing Elastic EDR and Defend for specific threat landscapes

Security :

• Must be a US citizen
• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Physical Requirements :

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary : $130,000 - 150,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.