Senior Elastic Engineer

+ Architect, 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 assigned Requirements Education/Training: + Bacheloru2019s 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.

Created: 2026-01-28