Cyber Data Analysis Engineer (Elasticsearch)

The Opportunity:An Elasticsearch Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the enterprise environment for collecting, storing, and displaying data that supports cybersecurity efforts. In this role, you'll work with on-premise and cloud systems, as well as various software products, to collect log data from multiple government agencies in compliance with policies, ensuring it is stored for easy retrieval. You should be motivated, detail-oriented, teachable, willing to share knowledge, manage time well, and understand the importance of documentation. Strong listening, speaking, note-taking skills, and the ability to work with a team are essential.Responsibilities:

•     Help customers send their log data through one or more enterprise networks to a specific destinationDesign, build, and maintain log data collection pipelines consisting of products like Cribl, ArcSight, Kafka, various AWS products, Linux servers, and Microsoft servers
•     Design, build, and maintain log data management environments using products such as Elasticsearch or SentinelResearch and identify the physical or cloud resources needed to optimize support for specific Linux systems or hosted products
•     Troubleshoot any data flow issues from the SIEM data collection point to the SIEM or designated long-term storage destinationTroubleshoot any data display or data storage issues within the SIEM environment
•     Perform root cause analysis for complex issuesDesign and develop key indicators of system health to enable maximum uptime and proactively monitor overall health across the platform.
•     Maintain appropriate application, system, and product versions according to applicable agency enterprise policiesDevelop or improve processes using tools like scripts, Ansible, or AWS products
•     Document tasks, processes, changes, and product statusesProvide team training regarding tasks and products
•     Interact with internal and external customers during all project phasesBe aware of customer needs
•     Respond to customer inquiries in a timely mannerDemonstrate attention to detail
•     Some on-call, including nights/weekends (very rare)

  Qualifications:Required:

  Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with experience working on US Government contracts with a Polygraph, or the ability to pass a Polygraph
•     Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 6 years of relevant experience; or relevant experience in lieu of a degreeDOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
•     Ability to obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification within 90 days of hire3 or more years of Unix/Linux Server Administration or similar experience
•     2 or more years of Windows Server Administration or similar experience2 or more years of SIEM administration (Elasticsearch, Splunk, Sentinel, ArcSight, et c.)
•     Good oral and written communicationsGood listening and comprehension

  Desired:

•     1+ years of experience, in one or more of the following areas:
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• LAN/WAN networking
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• Kafka
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• Kubernetes
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• Cribl
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• Ansible
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• AWS (EC2, S3, NLB/ALB)
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• Regular Expressions (RegEx)
•     Experience with one or more scripting languages: YAML, Python, JavaScript, Bash, and/or RubyExperience using version control tools such as Git-

  What You Can Expect:

   A culture of integrity.

  At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

  An environment of trust.

  CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

  A focus on continuous growth.

  Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

  Pay Range:

  There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

  Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

  The proposed salary range for this position is:

  $82,100-$172,400

  CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.