Senior Elastic Engineer
MSCCN - Colorado Springs, CO
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Job Description:u00a0DescriptionArchitect, deploy, and maintain a highly available and scalable Elastic Stack environment, specializing in Elastic EDR/Defend Configure and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines for threat detection, prevention, and security event enrichment Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time security monitoring, threat identification, and incident response tracking Perform proactive threat hunting and in-depth security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend capabilities Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues, develop comprehensive documentation, and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence Other duties as assignedRequirements- 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```{=html}```- 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, PowerShellPreferred 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 landscapesSecurity:- 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 clearancePhysical 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 timeBenefits- 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 ResourcesSalary:u00a0$130,000 - 150,000Salaryu00a0ratesu00a0foru00a0thisu00a0positionu00a0areu00a0competitiveu00a0andu00a0commensurateu00a0withu00a0experienceu00a0andu00a0industryu00a0standards.u00a0Weu00a0offeru00a0au00a0comprehensiveu00a0benefitsu00a0packageu00a0thatu00a0mayu00a0includeu00a0healthu00a0insurance,u00a0paidu00a0timeu00a0off,u00a0andu00a0retirementu00a0savingsu00a0options.Pleaseu00a0Applyu00a0at:u00a0[
Created: 2025-12-05