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ECS · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Elastic Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $190K/yr

3+ years exp

ECS is a leading provider of solutions in science, engineering, and advanced technologies. They are seeking a Sr. Elastic Engineer to design, implement, and manage Elasticsearch environments while ensuring robust observability and monitoring systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Elasticsearch clusters

Optimize search query performance and indexing strategies

Ensure data integrity and security in Elasticsearch environments

Monitor Elasticsearch health and performance, addressing issues proactively

Develop and maintain observability frameworks using tools like Kibana, Grafana, or similar

Implement logging, metrics, and tracing systems for real-time monitoring of applications

Analyze and visualize complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies

Work with cross-functional teams to define observability and search requirements

Provide technical guidance and support to team members

Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in search and observability

Document architectures, procedures, and processes

Prepare reports on system performance, issues, and resolutions

Qualification

ElasticsearchObservability toolsSIEM platformsLinux/Unix systemsScripting languagesCybersecurity knowledgeDevOps experienceCertificationsCommunication skills

Required

Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities

Able and willing to support domestic or international on-site travel with customers or at ECS offices. Any travel will be short in duration and well-planned

Possess and maintain a U.S. Passport

Must have a Top Secret clearance, at minimum

Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Elasticsearch environments

Deep understanding of observability and monitoring solutions

At least three years of experience demonstrating proficiency in Elasticsearch and observability tools

Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and cloud services

Comprehensive knowledge of the cybersecurity field, including advanced threat landscapes, sophisticated security protocols, and a wide array of cyberattack methodologies

Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash

Preferred

Experience with other search technologies (e.g., Solr, Lucene)

Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Elastic Certified Engineer, Elastic Observability Engineer)

Experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role

Experience with SIEM concepts and platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, IBM QRadar, or LogRhythm, including the ability to design, implement, and optimize complex SIEM solutions

Company

ECS

Glassdoor3.6

ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees