Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Senior Engineer (Elastic Stack) - Active security clearance

 Job Description:

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
  Required Skills:

Filters Performance Tuning Data Kibana Output Analysts Routing Support Data Engineering Data Processing SME Pipelines ElasticSearch Compensation JSON Architecture Kubernetes Team Leadership Security Linux Windows Maintenance Design Engineering Training Leadership