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Cimarron Inc. · 22 hours ago

Elastic Engineer (Senior-Level)

35802 USColorado Springs, CO 81919 US (Primary)Huntsville, AL 35802 USSchriever Space Force Base, CO 80930 US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $148K/yr

10+ years exp

Cimarron Inc. is seeking a Senior Elastic Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions contract. The role involves designing and maintaining Elastic Stack environments, optimizing cybersecurity measures, and mentoring junior engineers.

Information TechnologyRoboticsSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain a secure, scalable, and high-performing Elastic Stack environment focused on Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities

Architect, deploy, and manage Elastic Stack infrastructure to support threat detection, prevention, and event enrichment

Configure, tune, and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines to improve cybersecurity effectiveness

Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response

Perform proactive threat hunting and detailed security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend tools

Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues and implement solutions to maintain system reliability and performance

Create and maintain technical documentation for configurations, procedures, and best practices

Mentor and guide junior engineers to promote operational excellence and knowledge sharing

Qualification

Elastic StackElastic EDRKibanaSecurity ClearanceScripting LanguageSecurity PrinciplesData IngestionLinux AdministrationWindows ServerContainerizationAutomation ToolsCloud PlatformsSIEM TechnologiesSecurity Certifications

Required

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time

Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use

This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID

Active Secret Clearance

Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance

10 or more years of general, full-time work experience

5 or more years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

3 or more years of experience specifically implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions

2 or more years of experience in a lead or senior role, mentoring and guiding other team members

1 or more years of experience working in a management or leadership role

Strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response

Experience with data ingestion, processing, and enrichment techniques

Proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)