Senior Engineer (Elastic Stack)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to architect and manage high-performance data solutions for federal customers. In this role, you will build resilient Elastic Stack environments across diverse cloud and on-premises infrastructures, ensuring seamless data ingestion and operational visibility.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect & Deploy: Design and manage full-stack Elastic environments (ELK, Beats, Fleet) across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes.
• Optimize Pipelines: Build sophisticated ingestion workflows, index strategies, and automated dashboards.
• Automate Everything: Use Python, Terraform, and Ansible to streamline deployments and system monitoring.
• Integrate Security: Connect Elastic with SIEMs (Splunk), EDR (CrowdStrike), and various telemetry sources.
• Lead & Mentor: Drive technical design reviews and establish architectural best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Active secret or above
• Expertise: Advanced hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack in production-scale environments.
• Automation: Proficient in scripting (Python/Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible).
• Platform Knowledge: Deep understanding of Linux, networking, and containerization (Docker/K8s).
• Communication: Ability to guide engineering teams and support international/domestic client engagements.

Preferred Extras

• Certifications: Elastic Certified Engineer, CKA, or AWS Solutions Architect.
• Security Background: Experience with SIEM/EDR frameworks or Elastic Security.
• Ecosystem Knowledge: Familiarity with competing tech like Splunk, OpenSearch, or Datadog