Senior Engineer (Elastic Stack) - Active security clearance
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Architect and deploy full-stack Elastic environments (ELK, Beats, Fleet) across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes while optimizing ingestion workflows and automated dashboards. Automate deployments and monitoring using Python, Terraform, and Ansible, then integrate Elastic with SIEMs like Splunk and EDR tools such as CrowdStrike. Lead technical design reviews, establish architectural best practices, and mentor engineering teams to support federal customers. Requires active secret or above security clearance, advanced hands-on Elastic Stack experience, and proficiency in Linux, networking, and containerization. This role involves guiding international and domestic client engagements within a team focused on high-performance data solutions for government partners.
Required Qualifications
- Active secret or above
- Advanced hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack in production-scale environments
- Proficient in scripting (Python/Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible)
- Deep understanding of Linux, networking, and containerization (Docker/K8s)
- Ability to guide engineering teams and support international/domestic client engagements
Desired Qualifications
- Elastic Certified Engineer, CKA, or AWS Solutions Architect
- Experience with SIEM/EDR frameworks or Elastic Security
- Familiarity with competing tech like Splunk, OpenSearch, or Datadog
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