INNOVIM ยท 1 day ago
Senior Elastic Engineer - DoD
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expINNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Senior Elastic Engineer to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the Elastic Stack environment to enhance cybersecurity posture and ensure the security and performance of the infrastructure.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Elastic Stack environment, with a primary focus on leveraging Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities to enhance our cybersecurity posture
Be responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and performance of our Elastic Stack infrastructure, and will work closely with other teams to integrate it with existing security tools and workflows
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
Qualification
Required
Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 5, or more, years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Must have 3, or more, years of experience specifically implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions
Must have 2, or more, years of experience in a lead or senior role, mentoring and guiding other team members
Must have 1, or more, 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)
Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Expert knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Expert knowledge of Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities
Strong understanding of data indexing, sharding, replication, and data lifecycle management
Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems
Strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response
Knowledge of common coding flaws and security vulnerabilities
Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)
Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources
Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Have experience with Linux and Windows Server administration
Have experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Have experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Have experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Have experience with SIEM technologies and security event management
Have experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)
Have a strong understanding of network protocols and security concepts
Have experience with threat intelligence platforms and data feeds
Have 1, or more, relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH)
Have experience tuning and optimizing Elastic EDR and Defend for specific threat landscapes
Benefits
Comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs
Life insurance
Matching 401k contribution
Educational/Training support
Company
INNOVIM
INNOVIM is a defense & space company offering IT, Science and Engineering applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shahin Samadi, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and CTO
Marianna Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
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2025-09-03
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