Senior Elastic Engineer

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.Please Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjMzNjQ2Ljg3NjBAa2lob21hY2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}