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Senior Elastic Engineer

Senior Elastic Engineer

KIHOMACColorado Springs, CO, US
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Job Description

Job Description

  • 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

Requirements

Education / Training :

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
  • Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex : Security+) required
  • CISSP certification preferred

    • Experience :

  • 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

    • Preferred Experience With :

  • 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

    • Security :

  • 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

    • Physical Requirements :

  • 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

    • Salary : $130,000 - 150,000

    Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

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