KIHOMAC · 3 weeks ago
Senior Elastic Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expKIHOMAC is seeking a Senior Elastic Engineer to architect, deploy, and maintain a scalable Elastic Stack environment. The role involves optimizing security policies, developing dashboards for monitoring, and performing threat analysis while mentoring junior engineers.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+) required
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)
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
CISSP certification preferred
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
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
Company
KIHOMAC
KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense technology company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Deloitte
2025-10-31Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Adam Grimm
Chief Information Officer
Curtis Brad Goodwin
Chief Growth Officer
Recent News
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