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Aegis Aerospace Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Elastic Engineer (EDR/ Defend Focus) (Secret)

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $145K/yr

10+ years exp

Aegis Aerospace Inc. is a woman-owned space and technology company supporting the Department of Defense and NASA. The Senior Elastic Engineer will design, implement, and maintain the Elastic Stack environment, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity through EDR and Defend capabilities.

Information TechnologyManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSpace Travel

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

Qualification

Elastic StackElastic EDRSecurity principlesLinux operating systemWindows operating systemData indexingData lifecycle managementScripting languageSecurity frameworksCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

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)

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

Company

Aegis Aerospace Inc.

Aegis Aerospace (pronounced ējis) is a woman-owned space and technology company that provides turn-key solutions to government and commercial customers in the space and defense industries.

Founded in 1992

Houston, Texas, USA

201-500 employees